Published On - March 21, 2022
Helmsmen and Schedulers
I was recently with a customer, reviewing processes and methodologies. As I spoke with the planner / scheduler, it was clear to me that this individual had a very good […]...
Published On - January 7, 2022
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 efficient manner possible? The ramifications of one sequencing decisions can […]...
Published On - December 6, 2021
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 production schedule? Any change that is made has repercussions or […]...
Published On - October 18, 2021
Producing the Right Product at the Right Time.
Jeremy Wiegman Recently, I have been involved in multiple conversations with managers from different companies in the electronic industry expressing frustration with the break down of the supply chain. In […]...
Published On - September 27, 2021
Key Point Indicators Drive More Effective Scheduling Results
Jeremy Wiegman The term, “Knowledge is Power”, coined by Francis Bacon, a 16th-century philosopher expresses the idea that knowledge isn’t only useful for informational purposes, but is also a key […]...
Published On - September 17, 2021
“You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know”
Jeremy Wiegman Have you ever heard the statement, “you don’t know what you don’t know”? While this statement may seem redundant, it exemplifies a common challenge we all face in […]...
Published On - September 14, 2021
Bullwhip Effect
The Bullwhip Effect describes the exaggeration of demand at each level of the supply chain. There are several reasons that cause this exaggeration of demand but all center around uncertainty […]...
Published On - July 9, 2021
Production and Manufacturing KPI’s
What is the cost of moving a manufacturing order from one resource to another? How many orders will be affected if customer service moves an order to ship earlier than […]...