by johnpeberdyphenix | 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 laurencephenix | Feb 23, 2022 | Scheduling
Scheduling Taken a Good Look at Your Scheduling Processes Lately? Maybe you Should. The hidden costs of scheduling are often overlooked. Rush orders, equipment breakdowns, and component shortages cause changes to the schedule. Some inventories are too high, incurring...
by laurencephenix | Feb 10, 2022 | Scheduling
laurencephenix I wrote this article several years ago. With today’s disrupted production and supply chains, it is even more relevant than when first published. The example is of insufficient manufacturing capacity to meet customer demand, but the message is the same...
by laurencephenix | Jan 19, 2022 | Scheduling
Results for "2021" Even companies that do a good job of week-by-week production scheduling can see an increase in profitability by truly optimizing the scheduling process. Product Wheel Scheduling is a thorough, clearly defined, proven way to do that,...
by johnpeberdyphenix | 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 laurencephenix | Aug 11, 2021 | Scheduling
laurencephenix The answer is no. We have a better way – and it’s easier and more impactful than you likely think. Many companies use Excel for production scheduling – a mission critical activity. Some believe that it is effective. Some realize that it is cumbersome...