As we’ve seen in previous articles, the world of scheduling is full of nuances. Entering it isn’t always straightforward, but it is essential for improving your company’s production. Adapting to situations and reacting to unexpected events can only be done if you have a solid plan in place. That’s why today, we’re highlighting 4 problems that can be solved through scheduling.
1. Urgency is not a strategy
The days of being caught off guard by last-minute orders are over. Modern production planning systems have turned what was once a logistical nightmare into an opportunity to boost business efficiency.
By using software like Skeda correctly, you can instantly verify if you have the resources needed to meet your client’s demands. This changes everything because it eliminates the issue of “living in the present” and allows you to look to the future with concrete data at hand.
How to manage urgency:
- immediate analysis of available production capacity;
- evaluation of the impact on existing orders;
- optimization of the production sequence;
- timely communication with the client.
2. Staff shortages: how to stay prepared
Although we know it’s not an easy moment to manage, sometimes it’s unavoidable. Perhaps the illness of a couple of operators puts us in a bind. But what’s the next step? The best approach is to sit at your computer and check your production scheduler to assess the situation. Then, you can:
- quickly reorganize work shifts;
- redistribute the workload among available lines;
- identify priorities and critical orders;
- maintain quality standards despite the challenges.
3. Interruptions: no need to panic
Unexpected machine breakdowns are a reality that every company must face. Even with thorough machine maintenance, it’s impossible to completely predict the failure of a mechanical part. Therefore, it’s necessary to acknowledge and account for this reality.
Modern approaches involve immediate actions:
- quick assessment of the impact on production;
- recalculation of production sequences;
- prompt communication with affected customers;
- optimization of available alternative resources.
A hallmark of successful companies is the ability to turn setbacks into opportunities for improvement. This enhances the sense of reliability we instill in our clients, who will feel more confident entrusting us with larger and more critical orders.
4. Order cancellations
No one likes to see an order canceled by a client, and we understand that. Unfortunately, unforeseen events happen in all aspects of life, and this can lead to the cancellation of projects we once considered essential.
When this occurs, we must quickly reorganize because we can leverage freed-up resources to complete another order sooner or take on new ones to replace the canceled project. With a production scheduler like Skeda, this process is straightforward and efficient.
