Supply Chain Disruptions are an Inconvenience for Consumers, a Major Headache for ManufacturersThe great toilet paper shortage was our first clue. Then shortages of frozen foods, RVs and puppies. Changing demand was disrupting supply…Sep 30, 2021Sep 30, 2021
What You Gain by Using Structured, Repetitive Production SchedulingThe shop floor is all too often the victim of schedules that are poorly sequenced, causing unnecessary changeovers which result in impaired…Aug 26, 2021Aug 26, 2021
Strategies for Success in Production SchedulingMy last post emphasized how companies often fall short — and put themselves at risk — when relying on Excel for production scheduling. If…Aug 19, 2021Aug 19, 2021
Should Your Company Still Use Excel For Production Scheduling?In Excel, a planner can spend all day making a poor plan. At a large petfood manufacturing site, I saw planners use most of their day to…Aug 12, 2021Aug 12, 2021
Will Your Production Capacity Meet Increased Demand as the World Recovers from COVID?Do you really need new capacity — or could you make better use of the production facilities you already have (and in the process boost…Jul 28, 2021Jul 28, 2021
5 Steps to Designing Effective Product Wheels for Repetitive SchedulingProduct Wheels introduce a regularly repeating sequence of production that aligns with overall business objectives, providing a level of…Jul 8, 2021Jul 8, 2021
Missing Out on Quick Wins?Stop putting off your scheduling improvement project. Here’s why.Jun 22, 2021Jun 22, 2021
Better Production Scheduling Can Make You MoneyEven companies that do a good job of week-by-week production scheduling can see an increase in profitability by truly optimizing the…Jun 7, 2021Jun 7, 2021
Safety Stock: A Contingency Plan to Keep Supply Chains Flying HighThis article is adapted from an article published February 3, 2021 by SCM Now, and is published with permission of the Association for…May 24, 2021May 24, 2021
