The 3 steps to optimize your efficient scheduling, the key to competitiveness for agile and resilient industries.
24/06/2024
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In the world of industrial production, operational efficiency is the key to success. Companies are constantly looking for ways to improve their productivity, reduce their costs, and, above all, satisfy their customers. One of the most critical aspects of this quest for efficiency is production scheduling.
A good scheduling follows 3 steps to prioritize production according to customer needs while maximizing resource utilization and OEE.
Manage critical tasks by prioritizing them.
The scheduling of production begins with the determination of priorities. Some tasks or orders may have a higher priority than others due to various factors such as accumulated delays, resource availability, or the revenue generated. To ensure that the most prioritized tasks are addressed first, it is essential that the scheduling takes these priorities into account.
For example, in the agro-food industry, companies can utilize accumulated delays and the availability of tooling. By prioritizing the most delayed operations and ensuring that the necessary tools are available at the workstations, companies can minimize delays and maintain a smooth and efficient production process.
Optimizing operational efficiency through the consolidation of operations
Another key strategy for optimizing production scheduling is the grouping of similar operations. Grouping tasks based on common characteristics such as diameter, raw material used, or type of finished product can help reduce machine and tooling setup times and increase the efficiency of production processes.
In a company producing parts of different sizes, grouping by diameter can avoid constantly changing machine parameters, which results in increased productivity and reduced downtime.
Balancing production with pacing
The pacing of production is crucial to ensure optimal use of resources while meeting market demand. By assessing production capacities and adjusting the pace according to customer demand, companies can avoid overstocking and shortages, thereby ensuring maximum customer satisfaction.
It is possible to reserve a portion of production capacity for product prototyping or to commit to delivering a certain number of items per week to a client. By adjusting the pace accordingly, it is feasible to meet customer needs while continuing to innovate and develop new products.
Oplit: An innovative solution for optimal planning
For companies looking for an automated and customizable solution to optimize their production planning, Oplit offers an innovative solution. With its automatic planning features and its ability to take into account priorities, grouping, as well as scheduling, Oplit enables companies to maximize their operational efficiency while ensuring optimal customer satisfaction.
