Virtually all custom manufacturers, fabricators and production companies have a very real challenge in doing business. They may have tens or hundreds of sales professionals on the road, at the order desk and in the field, all taking orders.
At the same time, each of these sales reps is being asked by their customer to complete the order by specific deadlines. If there isn’t any manufacturing scheduling software in use, it can be extremely challenging for production and facility managers to try to meet the obligations of the sales staff.
Other Uses
Using quality manufacturing scheduling software allows for real-time scheduling to the capacity of the facility. This allows sales reps, regardless of their location or the size of the order, to be able to confirm to the customer the capacity to complete the order exists in the timeframe required, or what dates the order would be completed.
There are other uses for this type of scheduling software as well. These uses will depend on different industries, but they can be instrumental in streamlining production and manufacturing while also increasing efficiency and decreasing waste and downtime.
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Equipment utilization – with the use of scheduling software all equipment in the facility can be used to maximum efficiency. With the ability to spot opportunities to adjust orders to provide higher production, every order can be completed on or before schedule.
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Grouping orders – often in fabrication or manufacturing, equipment needs to be configured and calibrated for specific jobs. By grouping similar jobs less overall downtime is spent in these processes, boosting overall efficiency.
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No waiting – with the use of customized manufacturing scheduling software, there is never a delay in waiting for parts or materials to arrive. The software can track both uses as well as inventory, alerting the managers to the levels of inventory in time to place orders and have the stock needed on hand.
Using software for manufacturing scheduling provides significant benefits to any company. Choose a software company with experience, expertise and top reputation in the specific industry for the ideal solution.
