Finite Scheduling and Capacity Constraints
Finite Scheduling and Capacity Constraints
Increase profits by improving utilization of production resources.
Take into account the constraints of
Rules-based Finite Scheduling
- Schedule production operations based upon available
workcenter loading and capacity with selectable logic (forward, backward, or both) - Plan resources to ensure or account for availability of employee skills, tools,
workcenter space, etc. - Leverage attributes to drive rules-based scheduling decisions such as to minimize setups or line cleaning
- Sequence production processes which overlap or run in parallel
- Level load schedules across multiple
workcenters
Capable to Promise
- Calculate the earliest date that a prospective sales order can be completed based on material and capacity constraints
- Clear visibility of the impact of material and labor shortages, or downtime on the production schedule
What-If Analysis
- Create multiple scenarios to investigate different production scheduling options in an “offline sandbox"
- Improve the ability for incorporating planners' insights and experience to influence schedule. Review and evaluate the performance of different scenarios using quantitative metrics