Helmsmen and Schedulers
I was recently with a customer, reviewing processes and methodologies. As I spoke with the planner / scheduler, it was […]...
What is Schedule Optimization?
According to Merriam Webster dictionary online, to optimize is “to make as perfect, effective, or functional as possible”. To Optimize […]...
Understanding Scheduling Decisions at a Glance
Have you ever thought about the complexity of your business, especially when it comes to sequencing processes in the most […]...
Advanced Planning and Scheduling, Is it Right for You?
If you are considering investing in an Advanced Planning and Scheduling system (APS), you are on the road of improvement […]...
80/20 Rule of Thumb – 80% Automatic Scheduling, 20% Managing Exceptions
In every scheduling scenario the scheduler encounters, there are multiple decision points that must be made in order to meet […]...
Production Scheduling: Art or Science?
Does production scheduling require scientific and creative decision-making skills? From the outside looking in, it may appear that production scheduling […]...
The Domino Effect and “What If” Scenarios
Jeremy Wiegman Do you ever find yourself wondering what the ramifications are of seemingly small and simple changes to the […]...
Differences between Production Planning and Scheduling
While the Planning and Scheduling are two activities that are commonly referred to as the same task, there is an […]...
Planning and Scheduling Operational Excellence
Chris Koyianis Lean Manufacturing, Total Quality Management, Kaizen, 5s or 6s, Toyota Production System, Six Sigma . . . These […]...
APS Scheduling Systems Compliment Lean Manufacturing Principles.
Jeremy Wiegman It was recently brought to my attention how interconnected lean manufacturing principles are with planning and scheduling. In […]...