The majority of ERP-bundled scheduling systems fall short when it comes to actual job sequencing. Why is that and what is the solution? We have the answer
Lean Scheduling International's insight:
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are comprehensive software solutions that integrate various business processes, including production scheduling.
Lean Scheduling International offers best ERP solutions to their clients to succeed their businesses.
The premise for The Tune-Up Workshop is that in a world of constant change, we often find that previously effective systems have become outdated, processes have changed, or goals and objectives have changed. Sometimes, we find ourselves behind the curve before we even know it! It is vital that our systems and procedures make the necessary modifications to stay current and prepare for the future that lies ahead.
We are thrilled to share with you our latest Opcenter Production Scheduling success story featuring Applied Composites, a global leader in the aerospace composites industry. In this enlightening case study, we delve into a vital piece of Applied Composites’ digital transformation journey, which revolutionized their production processes. Join us as we explore the intricacies of this collaboration and witness firsthand the remarkable impact on scheduling precision, resource optimization, and overall productivity.
Introduction to Lean Scheduling's Snapshot custom tool for Opcenter APS, formerly Preactor Advanced Planning & Scheduling. Snapshot allows schedulers to quickly & easily compare production schedules to find the most optimal sequence based on the KPIs that are important to you! More information about Snapshot: https://lean-scheduling.com/products/lsi-plugins/snapshot/
Sometimes, in a world of complexity, it’s a good thing to get back to the basics. Let’s take a step back to explain the basics of production scheduling and why it is important. Production scheduling is the process of planning and organizing the production activities within a manufacturing facility or production environment. It involves determining the order and timing of tasks, allocating resources, and establishing timelines to ensure that products are manufactured efficiently and delivered on time to meet customer demands.
This webinar replay features ATS Lean Scheduling International (LSI - Opcenter Planning & Scheduling) and Business Forecast Systems (Forecast Pro) solutions experts discussing an integrated approach to Forecasting, Planning & Scheduling for Process Manufacturers
Session 1: "Forecasting, Planning & Scheduling: Understanding the Differences, Why Each is Needed, & How They Should Work Together"
In this interactive first session, our experts discuss: - The need for better forecasting - How forecasting aids in planning - Aiding inventory issues for make-to-stock - The difference in planning & scheduling: turning a plan into a schedule - How forecasting, planning & scheduling should work together to maximize efficiency & productivity, reduce stock & WIP, and improve on-time delivery and profitability
In this brief demonstration, you'll see how production schedulers are able to block off time or create blocks of capacity within the Opcenter Scheduling software solution to reserve capacity by customer, product type, or other criteria. The strategy is great for manufacturers with long production runs who wish to create greater efficiencies while continuing to commit to customer order dates.
This video breaks down the key differences in features & benefits between the 3 available product levels within Opcenter Scheduling (formerly Preactor Advanced Scheduling): AS Standard, AS Professional, & AS Ultimate
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In this webinar playback, we present to you how quickly & easily users are able to make necessary adjustments to the schedule when unexpected issues arise by walking through common scheduling "What If's?" such as:
What happens when orders must be expedited? What happens when machines go down? What happens when a PO gets delayed? What happens when our shop floor operators call in?
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This video demonstrates the Preferred Sequence Rule within Opcenter APS, formerly Preactor Advanced Planning & Scheduling. The Preferred Sequence rule is an event-based sequencing rule that attempts to maximize utilization of resource capacity while also grouping together similar operations according to a hierarchy of attributes. https://lean-scheduling.com/
**Opcenter Production Scheduling for Plastic Injection Molding Demo**
In this video, we dive into the dynamic world of plastic injection molding and showcase the power of Opcenter Production Scheduling, a cutting-edge solution for optimizing production processes.
**What's Covered:** - Introduction to Opcenter Production Scheduling - Key Solution Features for the Plastics Industry - Real-time Scheduling Demonstration
**Why Opcenter Production Scheduling?** Efficient production scheduling is the backbone of successful manufacturing. Opcenter offers a comprehensive solution tailored for plastic injection molding, helping you streamline operations, reduce lead times, and enhance overall productivity.
**About Opcenter:** Siemens Opcenter APS is the leading independent planning & scheduling solution in the manufacturing industry, providing state-of-the-art tools for planning, scheduling, and executing production processes. Discover how it can revolutionize your plastic injection molding operations.
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A Supply Chain Management (SCM) system is a set of tools, processes, and technologies used by organizations to manage the flow of goods and services from the point of origin to the point of consumption. The primary goal of SCM systems is to optimize the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and responsiveness of the supply chain while meeting customer demands and achieving strategic objectives
People often ask us when they should use an Advanced Scheduling tool verses a discrete-event simulation tool. They both are similar in that they can perform bottleneck analysis, utilize algorithms to calculate results, and are used by many manufacturing companies. So, what’s the real difference?
Quite possibly the most commonly used sequencing option within Opcenter APS (formerly Preactor Advanced Planning & Scheduling) is the Forward by Due Date scheduling rule. This brief demonstration shows you how it works and how you can do it yourself.
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In an industrial sector where competition is always on peak, and efficiency and agility are always on first call, manufacturing planning software serves as a roadmap for driving operational excellence. Not only did manufacturing planning software empower manufacturers with data-driven insights, but it also helps in fostering collaboration and ensuring adaptability. Hence, these solutions ease the way for streamlined production processes and sustained growth.
Find out why planners choose Lean Scheduling International as their partner of choice when comparing other partners and scheduling products.
LSI can help you solve these and other concerns by helping you find the right product for your company!
Opcenter is a highly interactive and graphical tool that was developed for fast moving industries. The key benefit is being able to determine what your customers need and when they will need it. Having a planning solution that helps you react quickly to volatile demand patterns gives you a significant edge.
This video presents an overview of LSI's Shop Track-It! software. Track-It! is a shop floor data collection tool that was designed by LSI to be minimalistic and to work lightweight in a browser that is accessible from anywhere! This solution is perfect for companies that need a simple solution for shop floor tracking. Track-It! has a seamless integration with Siemens' Opcenter APS, formerly known as Preactor Advanced Planning & Scheduling software.
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APS Software is quick & easy to use method that gives graphical display with auto-sequencing allow for fast & accurate scheduling. Also its have Multi-constraint & finite capacity feature that models your actual shop floor capacity, considering constraints such as labor, tooling & materials.
The basic difference between planning software and scheduling software is that planning systems are bucketed (monthly, weekly, daily) and cannot preserve operation sequences within the time bucket. True scheduling systems are bucketless, preserving sequencing, and capable of generating work-to or dispatch lists. Assigning an operation to a resource is a key function for achieving operational efficiency and optimizing performance. Detailed scheduling uses a shorter time horizon and a much more detailed process route than a planning system.
Production planning and scheduling processes are long-time friends for those working in a factory or similar business, dealing with supply chain fluctuations, deadlines, and other challenges to deliver a product or service to meet customer demand.
In most manufacturing environments, tasks like reprioritizing product or sales orders, collaborating with other teams to address material shortages, or reacting to machine downtime, are likely part of daily operations, albeit possibly on different scales. This is all related to production planning and scheduling. However, planning and scheduling processes are very different from one another.
In the competitive and complex world of manufacturing, capacity planning software plays an important role in streamlining production processes, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring timely delivery of products. However, the path to achieving these benefits is fraught with potential pitfalls. This blog post highlights critical mistakes to avoid when deploying and utilizing capacity planning software in a manufacturing context, ensuring your operations are as efficient and productive as possible.
Advanced Planning & Scheduling software is designed to improve the synchronization of your manufacturing processes, giving you greater visibility & control to increase utilization and on-time delivery, while reducing inventory levels and waste. So, what is the best production planning and scheduling software solution for manufacturers? We have been asked this question many times over the years. However, the answer is not quite that simple…
Instead of just throwing some answer out there like many others do, it’s better to explain what it takes to be the best production planning and scheduling software. Here is what we know…
Perfecting your production management is essential to the success of a manufacturing business.
Essentially, you can frame your definition of production management as an optimization problem. The ultimate goal of production management is to optimize the efficiency of your production line with your current resource capacity: manufacturers need production management.
Request a demo today and see for yourself how Lean Scheduling can optimize your production management.
This brief video gives you a peek at Siemens' Opcenter Scheduling solution! In this clip, you'll dive into the Sequencer, exploring features such as the Gantt Chart, Calendars/Shifts, Primary Resources (Machines), Secondary Resources (Constraints), out-of-the-box Sequencing Rules, Order Highlighting, and Capacity/Utilization Tools.
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