In today’s manufacturing industry, having an efficient flow of production is vital in maintaining a competitive advantage. There are all sorts of methods that pertain to production optimization, but one of the main components that are enabling manufacturers to take their production closer to the efficiency point is production control.
Waste minimization is a common challenge presented to project managers. Through production control, the system can identify areas of waste and implement a strategy to reduce the amount of waste produced. Production control can also account for downtime or maintenance, which enables a steady flow of output and eliminates any areas of wasted productivity.
Through utilization of an integrated system, accurate data and information permits the system to be able to make advantageous production scheduling and control decisions. These decision-making capabilities are beneficial to project managers, simply because of the increased insight within their supply chain and manufacturing operation.
Operating cost are one of the largest, if not the largest, cost associated with manufacturing operations. Running equipment, hiring employees, and other factors within the factory are costly, especially with production unable to reach its full potential.
Production improvement correlates with product improvement as well. Overall systemic production control enhances areas within the facility, which means labor, supervisors, managers, and other employees and managers are able to do their jobs in a more efficient manner as well. The overall efficient flow of output improves product quality, which benefits consumers and your facility immensely.
Advanced planning and scheduling (APS) systems are a production control software that can efficiently optimize production within your manufacturing operation. Easily implement and integrate the software with modern day ERP systems and experience various benefits such as:
Easily reschedule orders, solve bottlenecks, and rid yourself of burdensome manual data-entering production scheduling spreadsheets.
See how advanced planning and scheduling (APS) software supports lean manufacturing by cutting waste, reducing changeovers, and improving flow through your constraint resources. In this short video, PlanetTogether APS shows how smarter production control can reduce operating costs while improving on-time delivery and throughput.
If you are serious about using production control software to cut waste, reduce operating costs, and improve on-time delivery, the next step is to look at how leading manufacturers transform their planning and scheduling practices. Our free eBook, “Producing for Profit: Simple Steps for Squeezing More Profits From Your Production Resources,” walks you through a practical, story-driven view of how better planning, visibility, and APS can unlock margin hidden in your current operations.
Download the “Producing for Profit” eBook and learn how to move beyond manual scheduling and spreadsheets to a production control approach that consistently minimizes waste and maximizes profit.