Sustainability in the Manufacturing Workplace

Maintaining sustainable business practices is one of the most significant obstacles facing factories today. Easter is one of the biggest holidays of the year for manufacturing. The month of April also marks the celebration of Earth Day. How do plant and warehouse managers satisfy demand while ensuring environmentally sound sustainability practices for future generations? PlanetTogether offers solutions for environmental protection, product improvements, risk minimization, and innovation. 

Elements of Supply Chain Sustainability

1. Financial Responsibility emphasizes the fiscal responsibilities of shareholders, employees, customers, business partners, financial institutions, and other entities. PlanetTogether scheduling lowers production costs at plants and factories by keeping an updated record of materials and labor. As a result, managers can observe the monetary utilization of their resources at a click of a button. 
2. Environmental Responsibility is the ecological aspect of supply chain management. Many companies have pledged to preserve natural resources used in the supply chain process. PlanetTogether Advanced Planning Software (APS) updates managers on surplus materials to minimize waste. This saves time, money, and the environment. 
3. Social Responsibility is the company’s commitment to its clients. PlanetTogether ensures that proper time management is conducted throughout the supply chain process so that companies can deliver on promises made to customers and stakeholders. 

Proper sustainability practices don’t need to come with high price tags. It takes a little more effort and attention to detail. There are strategies for managing a sustainable supply chain and keeping it cost-effective. Reducing the supply chain minimizes the workforce for shipping goods decreases. 

PlanetTogether APS is the top tool to satisfy sustainable operations in plants, warehouses, and factories. This system ensures that supervisors and managers track how their resources are utilized. PlanetTogether integrates easily with any ERP/MPS software to promote sustainable business practices.

Companies who have already implemented PlanetTogther APS software into their daily business practices are now able to:

• Produce schedules that balance production efficiency and delivery performance
• Maximize throughput on bottleneck resources to increase revenue
• Synchronize supply with demand to reduce inventories
• Provide company-wide visibility to resource capacity
• Enable scenario data-driven decision making

Installing PlanetTogether Software will take your manufacturing operations to the next level of production sustainability. Try out a free trial or demo!