Abstract: A method for logging trace events of a network device in a network is described herein. A plurality of log events may be generated based on a source level. The plurality of log events is stored to a log buffer of the network device. The log buffer is monitored for a trigger event, which is a condition in the network. It is determined whether the trigger event is detected. Upon detecting the trigger event, one or more log events of the plurality of log events in an ex-ante window of the log buffer are determined. A log event of the one or more log events is provided to a system log. Upon determining the trigger event is not detected, it is determined whether the one or more log events of the plurality of log events in the ex-ante window satisfy a log level. A severity of the source level is lower than a severity of the log level.

Abstract: A system and method for plant management that generates real time reports and eliminates the heavy reliance on IT personnel to analyze data. A system and method that eliminates the multiple data entry points and the use of multiple databases for the storing of manufacturing process data. A system and method that can easily and quickly be customized to any manufacturing plant and that enables plant personnel to configure customized views of the collected data. A system and method that that can be tailored to focus on certain specifications to ensure that plant personnel are alerted in real time if the manufacturing process is producing products that do not meet those specifications.