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📢 Embrace the Unpredictable! In the world of Small to Medium Business, we all know that no day is ever the same. Constantly changing pressures, shifting priorities, last-minute requests from key customers, and machine breakdowns can suddenly render all the hours spent creating a workable schedule into wasted time.🤯 But here's the thing: it's in these moments of chaos that we truly test our mettle. It's where our adaptability and problem-solving skills shine. It's where we learn, grow, and become better professionals.🌟 The Arkieva Finite Scheduler is designed from the ground up to support the needs of the modern supply chain by integrating scheduling and distribution functions into the production planning software. Learn more about how we can provide full visibility, from shop floor to shipment schedule. 👇 https://buff.ly/3sYKUlx We hear you! We’ve got you! Arkieva+ is your game-changer. 📢Contact us for your complimentary 14 day Arkieva+ trial – info@impulseanalytics.com.au #SupplyChain #SupplyChainPlanning #Scheduling #Arkieva

📹 Webinar Wednesday: Elevate Your Inventory Planning Beyond Spreadsheets Are you still using outdated spreadsheets for inventory management? It’s time for an upgrade! Join us for a webinar on how Netstock integrated with SYSPRO can transform your inventory planning. In this session, you will learn how Netstock can help you: 🔺 Reduce inventory levels by 10-35% to free up working capital 🔺 Boost fill rates by 10% to minimise stock-outs and increase sales 🔺 Automate processes for planning, forecasting, and ordering Enhance your visibility with early warnings on critical KPIs, all while keeping SYSPRO at the core of your operations. Sign up today: https://lnkd.in/eNaHh4Et #webinar #inventorymanagement #Netstock

It took me a while to fully understand the differences between existing planning systems in manufacturing: ERP, MES, MRP, APS... you name it. But what took me even longer was understanding why 𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐝𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 🤔 Instead, they use Excel. We actually interviewed dozens of supervisors with my team to fully understand. We finally understood: 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬. ❌ They are effective for planning the week or the month, not the day. They are not good at planning the day, because they lack information about manual interventions from the operators. We have been working for months in collaboration with Supervisors to finally offer them a tool to effectively schedule jobs and operators on machines. 🚀 This blog post summarizes our learnings: https://lnkd.in/ead7eZb7 #CNCmachining #DailyPlanning #JITbase #MachineShop #Industry40 #Planning #Scheduling #Machining #CNC

#episode 2 From Spreadsheets to Magic Buttons: A Tale of OTIF Triumph Automate production planning using excel Once upon a bustling factory floor, there lived a diligent Production Planning and Control (PPC) manager named Ram. Armed with spreadsheets and a steaming cup of coffee, Ram battled the daily chaos of production planning. The order fluctuations danced like mischievous sprites, and quality mismatches played hide-and-seek. Ram cracked the code of forecasting. With only data and Seasonal fluctuations as his trusty companions, he predicted demand with uncanny accuracy. Safety inventory? He had it down to a science. But alas, challenges persisted. The factory floor had a mind of its own, throwing curveballs at every turn. Ram's spreadsheets groaned under the weight of constant updates. Each dawn, Ram faced a Herculean task. Orders flowed in, production schedules shifted, and quality hiccups disrupted the delicate production balance. His calculator worked overtime, recalculating, adjusting, and recalibrating. But time slipped through his fingers like sand. The sun would set, and Ram would still be crunching numbers. One fateful morning, as the sun peeked over the assembly line, Ram had an epiphany. Why not automate the system? Why not let algorithms work with data? He learn #excel and #6sigma. The PPC manager’s manual toil transformed into elegant lines of code. And lo, the system sprang to life! Every day, like clockwork, it ingested orders, quality reports, and production schedules. It juggled priorities, optimized resources, and spat out revised plans. Ram sipped his coffee, watching the magic unfold. Spreadsheets retired, dashboards danced. On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) soared! #ppc #otif #automate #excel

🛠 Mastering Modern Production Planning & Scheduling At the speed of modern manufacturing, traditional tools like spreadsheets, whiteboards, and Kanban can no longer keep up. Efficient production scheduling requires real-time data and the ability to adapt quickly to unexpected changes. Why is this important? 📉 Manual Methods Fall Short: Traditional scheduling methods lead to delayed, error-prone decisions, creating bottlenecks and inefficiencies on the shop floor. 🔄 Dynamic Adjustments: Modern solutions leverage real-time data to continuously assess operations, allowing for quick adjustments when downtimes or high-priority orders disrupt the plan. ⚙ Optimizing Resources: With data-driven insights, manufacturers can not only improve on-time delivery but also enhance overall operational efficiency by eliminating manual data entry and siloed systems. If you are relying on outdated tools, how much capacity are you leaving on the table? How much could you improve On-Time Delivery? 📖 Read more about taking a modern approach to production scheduling: https://lnkd.in/gq-by2iW #ProductionScheduling #OperationalEfficiency #ManufacturingExcellence

Managing complex supply chains and SKUs requires advanced planning tools. Our 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 delivers the necessary visibility and control for precise manufacturing planning. This solution optimizes production sequences, boosting productivity by 5-20% and reducing inventory levels by 10-20%. Explore how our software elevates your production operations with enhanced planning capabilities and improved visibility: https://bit.ly/3zLgI0x #manufacturing #demandplanning #supplychain #toolsgroup

Excited to show off the latest dashboard we just launched for a client, designed to visualize crucial KPIs in their Warehouse Management software around labor management and productivity, for both individual pickers and overall warehouse operations! Tracking and analyzing KPIs manually can be overwhelming. That's why we've developed a solution that offers real-time insights into key aspects of your warehouse labor. From average order picking time to stops per order and scanning errors by user, our dashboard provides an overview of your labor analytics. Whether it's daily, weekly, monthly, or year-over-year comparisons, you can visualize how users or warehouses stack up against each other. Say goodbye to guesswork - with this tool, data-driven decisions become effortless. Additionally, we now have a precise understanding of how our team's time is spent throughout the day. By delineating between order picking, receiving, putaway, and other tasks, we're empowered to optimize resource allocation and amplify productivity. Don't settle for anything less than peak efficiency in your warehouse operations. Embrace data-driven insights and elevate your performance to new heights with our labor analytics dashboard!

Steps to Create a spider diagram for Warehouse Operations (also known as a radar chart) for warehouse efficiency involves identifying key factors that contribute to the overall efficiency of warehouse operations. Below is a textual representation of a spider diagram with key categories and sub-factors that could be considered: A. Spider Diagram for Warehouse Efficiency Central Concept: Warehouse Efficiency 1A. Operational Process   - Inventory Management   - Order Picking Methods   - Packaging Processes   - Returns Processing 2A. Technology Integration   - Warehouse Management System (WMS) Usage   - Barcode and RFID Scanning   - Data Analytics for Performance 3A. Space Utilization   - Layout Optimization   - Stacking and Rack Systems   - Aisle Width Management 4A. Labor Management   - Staff Training and Development   - Labor Productivity Metrics   - Shift Scheduling and Management 5A. Process Optimization   - Lean Practices   - Continuous Improvement Initiatives   - Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) 6A. Energy Efficiency   - Lighting (LEDs)   - HVAC Systems   - Equipment Energy Consumption   - Sustainability Practices 7A. Customer Satisfaction   - Order Accuracy   - Shipping Speed   - Communication and Updates   - Returns Handling Quality B. Visual Representation - To create the actual spider diagram, you would typically plot these categories on the axes of a radial graph. Each axis would represent one of the factors listed above, and you would score each on a scale (e.g., 1 to 10) based on current performance levels. This would create an outward shape that visually represents strengths and weaknesses in warehouse efficiency. C. Implementation To actually draw a spider diagram: - Use graphing software (Excel, Google Sheets, or specialized tools like Tableau). - Plot the categories on the axes. - Use a scoring system for each category based on assessments or KPIs. - Connect the points to visualize the overall efficiency footprint. A spider diagram can help in identifying areas that need improvement and can be a useful tool during strategic planning for warehouse operations. Warehouse Operations Warehouse Management Systems Supply Chain Management #warehouse #warehousing #operations #WMS #supplychain #teamwork

6 Reasons to Give Up Spreadsheets for Supply Chain Planning #SupplyChainPlanning #DitchSpreadsheets #EfficiencyBoost #AdvancedAnalytics #IntegratedSolutions #Automation #DataAccuracy #RealTimeVisibility #SupplyChainManagement #TechnologyUpgrade https://lnkd.in/eY4NyvS6

Tired of Production Nightmares? Stop struggling with slow scheduling, missed deadlines, and inefficient resource allocation. You're not alone. Many manufacturers face these challenges, leading to lost profits and frustrated customers. But there's a better way! PlanetTogether is the revolutionary Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) software that can transform your production process. ➡️See how PlanetTogether's APS can help you achieve similar results:  https://bit.ly/3oYqnch #CustomerLove #PlanetTogetherSuccess #APS #SmartFactory #Optimization #SupplyChain #EdgeComputing #ProductionPlanning #SupplyChainTransformation #DigitalManufacturing #MachineLearning #DigitalTransformation #Scheduling