by karimadairo | Apr 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
Uncategorized In two previous posts by Pete King (Optimizing Safety Stock and Optimizing Cycle Stock), we discussed the fundamentals of inventory management and setting cycle and safety stock targets for individual materials. In this post, we will talk about using the...
by karimadairo | Apr 14, 2022 | Production, Scheduling
Scheduling The production schedule is the heartbeat of process manufacturing. It’s the schedule that specifies when, where and how much to make of every product. It’s therefore the schedule that orchestrates production. It’s the schedule that specifies the sequence of...
by karimadairo | Mar 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
Results for "" For supply chains to be fully effective, manufacturing links must be stable, predictable, agile and responsive. One way to accomplish these goals is with product wheels. These scheduling tools organize the variety of products made on any asset...
by karimadairo | Nov 5, 2021 | Production, Scheduling
karimadairo I’ve often seen unreasonable demands and expectations get in the way of production efficiency and customer service. Here is an example. During an advanced planning and scheduling implementation at a large plant in Germany, the site was complaining that...
by karimadairo | Oct 27, 2021 | Case Study
Results for "" AFP is a food manufacturer headquartered in New Holland, PA where its main plant is situated. AFP is one of the world’s foremost foodservice, co-pack and private label manufacturers of aseptically packed cheese sauces, puddings, dips and...