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I have a client that requires a production scheduling system that is visible and easy to use. They have 2 production lines. Each line is a series of unit operations. Each line has common access to one set of unit operations. This is a processing plant but material moves through the process in discrete jobs as they are treating material supplied to them by their customer.
Have you or anyone got any advice on where to look, what to products to consider and what not to touch with a barge pole!? What are the pit falls of implementing such a system?
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At Darchem we have an ERP system called Avante. This is a large system that controls all areas of a multi-site company. I know that Epicor (the manufacturers of Avante) provide smaller systems also which I understand are very common throughout the World.
I can put you in touch with our Account Management team if this will help.
I can also talk through the problems of implementation given I project managed the implementation of ERP in our Gloucester plant, had significant involvement in the head-office location, as well as major upgrades. We are currently looking at upgrading our current system to the latest ERP system (another Epicor product).
If you would like to get in touch then you can email me on michaeljones@darchem.co.uk.
Hope this helps
With best regards,
Michael
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Hi
4th Shift.
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Derek
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I would suggest a product called Preactor. In comes in a number of versions, from very simple through to APS. It can be run stand-alone but it also has links to a number of ERP systems. One advantage of Preactor is that, if you start with one of their low-end systems and then want to 'trade up', you get a 100% rebate on the version that you are replacing.
These systems depend upon data accuracy. If that is in position, the main thing then is to understand the 'rules' that you want to enforce - e.g. do you want to apply priorities to jobs, do you have time-consuming change-overs from one product to another?
In my experience, Preactor's people are very experienced and can offer good advice.
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Sam
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I suggest you look at Preactor.
I found this a very easy, powerful and visual screen tool to use.
It allows the planner to use drag-and-drop techniques to immediately try out various what-if scenarios and to use the preferred one as the final schedule.
See: http://www.preactor.com
The site includes some basic video-like examples of use in various languages - including English if you scroll down far enough.
Hope this helps.
regards,
NORMAN
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A bit tricky without any indications of scale, but I suggest looking at Preactor in the first place (www.preactor.com) as a scaleable and versatile solution. This is an APS question, so contact me for further discussions if wished.
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Rod
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Preactor FCS (Finite Capacity Scheduling) might be a suitable package to consider. Have a look at Preactor.com or do a search on “Preactor” in Google.
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Mervyn
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Have you tried using a KanBan Pull system?
I have successfully implemented a Visual Planning ‘Pull’ Board some years ago with dramatic results.
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Geoff Relph
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All I could say is something that the council member already knows - keep simple and avoid the SAP, Oracle, Bann, JDE , etc sophistication.
All the best
Ian
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Alongside Preactor there is also Fygir
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With only 2 lines there is no need to have a software solution. It is extra complication and usually requires more maintenance than you expect. It also becomes a diversion from the real goal of getting the product out of the gate at best quality, on time and at the right cost.
Better to have a kanban or visual board system if this can be accommodated. I was involved recently in a simple system called DDS, the details of which I can obtain if you are interested.
regards Bob
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Good production scheduling system recommendation please?
29 Jun 2007, 19:41