Optimise machine allocation and order sequence

Production optimises machine allocation and the order sequence

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Fits: Production, engineering & maintenance · Logistics & warehousing

Orders run in a sequence that saves set-up time and meets delivery dates. With rush orders or a machine breakdown, a new plan is ready in minutes instead of production control spending half a day replanning.

Is this for you?

  • Several machines can process similar orders, and set-up times depend on the sequence, for example through changes of material, colour or tooling.
  • Delivery dates often get tight, even though the machines do not seem fully utilised.
  • Order data with processing times, dates and possible machines is held in the ERP or the production control system.
First step today

Take six to ten orders from one week without customer names, with processing time, delivery date, material and possible machines, and use the template below to calculate an allocation with set-up times. Compare it with the plan your production control actually ran.

How to go about it

  1. Define the planning goal and production rules
  2. Record orders, machines and material
  3. Have the allocation plan calculated
  4. Check the plan with supervisors and production planning
  5. Approve the plan and release it to the shop floor
  6. Analyse on-time delivery and set-up times weekly

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