Business challenge:
In cable manufacturing process setup times exceed run time by many folds. This is due to huge overhead on modifying coloring pigments, die size, extrusion head etc. A 20-40% optimization to reduce setup time can result in innumerable benefits like shortened lead time, reducion in change over scrap.
Solution:
A sequencing system that helps the planner to sequence the orders around a workcenter based on different parameters like size, colour, raw material. These decision parameters are completely flexible and can be chosen based on the word center. The sequencing system also indicates the workcenter capacity over a coming period. The planner can now just re-sequence by cut,copy,paste as in excel and also decide to move to to other work centers just with a double click.
Leverage:
A non-traditional approach by not using the GANTT chart and an excel type view created the possibilities of innovative and simple ways of scheduling. when this The special press note that was released for this product can indicate its weightage and value addto the system.
Press Note: