Manufacturers understand that success is not just about having the right resources; it’s about ensuring that every part of the production process works together seamlessly. This is precisely what the integration between Schedule and Produce offers. With the latest feature release, manufacturers can utilize scheduled start and end dates, including specific times of day, directly within Produce. This integration facilitates a continuous and real-time exchange of information between scheduling and production, eliminating delays and maximizing efficiency.
The dynamic duo: Schedule & Produce
The combination of Schedule and Produce creates a unique synergy that connects scheduling and execution in an unprecedented way. By delivering scheduling insights directly to the shop floor and facilitating real-time feedback from operators, production teams can respond proactively instead of reactively. This integration makes it possible to immediately identify delays, enabling schedulers to make informed decisions that help keep production on track.
Connecting the shop floor in real-time
Traditional ERP systems often lack direct communication between planning and production, leading to inefficient workflows, bottlenecks, and unexpected disruptions. Produce bridges this gap by offering real-time communication between shop floor managers, operators, and planning teams. It offers:
- A comprehensive backlog management system that prioritizes production orders clearly.
- Paperless access to essential production data, which reduces manual errors and enhances efficiency.
- Real-time tracking of production progress, material availability, and operator workloads.
By synchronizing scheduling and production, manufacturers gain complete transparency over their operations. This makes it easier to maintain smooth workflows, meet deadlines, and optimize resource utilization.
Smart, Automated Scheduling for Maximum Throughput
Schedule improves the way production teams manage capacity and prioritization. With a powerful finite scheduling engine and intuitive visual scheduling tools, production teams can:
- Maximize resource utilization by ensuring that machines and personnel are scheduled effectively.
- Improve delivery reliability with real-time recalculations when production plans change.
- Streamline workflows by integrating shop floor feedback directly into scheduling decisions.
Even with fully automated calculations, manual adjustments to schedules are easily managed through an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. Planners maintain complete control over sequencing, machine assignments, and resource allocation, enabling an optimized and responsive production process.
A real-time, closed-loop workflow
The integration between Schedule and Produce creates a closed-loop feedback system that ensures all production data stays synchronized and up-to-date:
1. Update & Recalculate: When new production orders are added or exceptions occur, Schedule recalculates priorities and incorporates feedback from the shop floor.
2. Release Production Orders: Approved production orders are assigned to specific operators, each with an individual work list.
3. Monitor Shop Floor Progress: Operators provide real-time status updates during their shifts, allowing managers to track progress at every stage.
4. Recalculate & Adjust: Schedule dynamically reallocates resources based on real-time updates from the shop floor, ensuring smooth operations without disruptions.
This synchronization enables production teams to respond quickly, proactively addressing issues before they escalate.
Deliver on Time, Every Time
Maintaining an up-to-date production plan can be challenging, but Schedule and Produce make it easier by offering a streamlined, integrated solution that boosts visibility, control, and efficiency. Experience the synergy of Schedule & Produce working together—where planning and execution come together seamlessly.
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