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 13, 2021
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 and achieve company objectives. Understanding the potential outcome of these […]...
Published On - December 8, 2021
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 is more art that science. Ask an experienced scheduler a […]...
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 - November 30, 2021
Planning and Scheduling Operational Excellence
Chris Koyianis Lean Manufacturing, Total Quality Management, Kaizen, 5s or 6s, Toyota Production System, Six Sigma . . . These are methodologies for improving manufacturing processes. Have you thought about […]...
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 - August 27, 2021
W. Edwards Deming and Advanced Scheduling, What Do They Have in Common?
Jeremy Wiegman In today’s marketplace, each industry has its own nuances and challenges to overcome in order to be successful. Those companies that can correctly identify the source of their […]...
Published On - July 27, 2021
Manufacturing using Tank Constraints
Jeremy Wiegman In today’s manufacturing environment, it is necessary for manufacturers to address a large variety of challenges in order to stay viable in a competitive environment. One of those […]...