Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Production Scheduling",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release 'Real time' job managment system made for SMEs from
PSL DataTrack, which we summarised at the time by saying "A competitive subcontracting SME machine shop has to have a job management system, which provides its staff with factory status reports in 'real time'".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Production scheduling system is easy to use from
Berkeley Myles Solutions: "An innovative production management system that keeps track of orders and ensures client deadlines are met is described by a machine shops as being easy to use".
In October 2007, we covered the news from Greycon
concerning its D-Opt manufacturing cycle optimisation software
- take a look at Optimisation software lowers inventories
which says: "Patent-pending product cycle optimisation software will increase planning productivity and schedule efficiency and decrease inventory and stock outs said Greycon".
Take a look also at the news release from Colchester-Harrison, Vertical machining centres, lathes and mill/turns,
as well as Rigidity for multi axis mill turn centres from Colchester-Harrison,
and Deacom assists business process centralisation from Deacom.
See also:
Netweaver status for supply chain planning product
(June 2007)
SAP certifies that ILOG products properly integrate with the SAP NetWeaver Exchange Infrastructure
Check up on manufacturing practice, efficiency
(March 2007)
For manufacturers who want to review their operating practices and find ways to improve and make their production processes more efficient, a consultancy offers a comprehensive service
Competitive supply chain optimisation
(January 2007)
For the modern delivery and sales fleet, the benefits of wireless enabled mobile computing are too many and varied to ignore
Control system reduces coal burning pollutants
(January 2007)
ABB has received a contract to supply an AC800F Control System for a 500,000 ton/year methanol production project in Shandong Province, China, funded by Yankuang Group
Consultancy service saves production costs
(December 2006)
Newton Industrial Consultants has announced a deal with leading insulation manufacturer Celotex to increase efficiencies and reduce wastage in the company's production process
Integrated quality for coatings manufacture
(December 2006)
The Magni Group has chosen the Deacom Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System to standardise all business processes, including quality control
Production Planning and Scheduling Software
(November 2006)
Companies that take in whatever orders they can get without first figuring out whether they can produce them on time are asking for chaos says Keyvak
Nourishing planning and scheduling introduced
(October 2006)
Nourishing planning and scheduling software copes with sudden changes in demand, sudden changes in material quality and amount available
Kanban, ERP added to production monitoring
(September 2006)
RFID or barcode-label support, JIT scheduling and seamless integration with ERP are among enhancements now available in the latest production/process monitoring software release
Demand forecasting and planning is more accurate
(August 2006)
Baking plant is using demand forecasting and planning software to accurately work out capacity needs and feasibility and make educated, intelligent decisions over accepting or declining orders
Packing firm moves into materials handling
(July 2006)
Leading manufacturer of stretchwrapping equipment, has significantly expanded its product and service offering with the addition of a dedicated materials handling division
Racing engines maker expands scheduling
(May 2006)
Manufacturer of racing car engines introduced a flexible finite capacity scheduling system to be used in a number of different ways that provide visibility into all parts of the business
Electronics enclosure systems supplied complete
(April 2006)
Electronics enclosure specialist has expanded its system integration facilities to provide a comprehensive service aimed at customers seeking to reduce overheads and product development times
Planning/scheduling software enters cyber factory
(April 2006)
UK machine tool builder Yamazaki Mazak is using Preactor as the OEM heart of its Cyber Scheduler module, one of four components of the Mazak Cyber Center production management system
DNC provides 'on demand' CNC manufacturing data
(April 2006)
DNC software is dedicated to users looking to maximise the output of CNC machine tools by providing integrated modular solutions including 'on demand' distribution of up-to-date manufacturing data
Mill/turn centre to show orbital milling
(March 2006)
Six-axis, 'lights out' mill/turn centre package will demonstrate unmanned orbital milling, off-centre drilling and tapping, the machining of hexagons and engraving at MACH 2006
Preactor will supply Syspro UK for distribution
(March 2006)
Preactor will supply Syspro UK with an OEM compiled entry level version of Preactor, which will be available to its users as an integral part of Syspro UK's own solution
ERP functionality features enhanced CRM
(March 2006)
A leading software provider has enhanced its ERP functionality - ranging from user specific dashboards and trending reports to enhanced CRM functionality and third party integration
Production software system integrates two sites
(March 2006)
Subcontract machining company has installed production software system integrating quotation, stocks of material and tooling, CNC, drawings and work scheduling between two sites
Networked manufacturing system provider expands
(February 2006)
The ability of Seiki Systems networked manufacturing system software to be easily customised, has led to significant growth with some 7,000 CNC machines connected and a rise in USA sales
Production software covers two machining sites
(February 2006)
All production operations are now fully integrated between two machining sites for quotation, order processing, purchases, material and tooling, CNC, programs, drawings and work scheduling
News on the Production scheduling and monitoring from Seiki Systems
(January 2006)
Software specialist has set up a technical demonstration suite at a leading UK production machining contractor to provide practical explanation of how different systems can be integrated
Contract manufacturing for mining, telecoms, oil
(January 2006)
With sales set to rise by at least 20 per cent at Kenard Engineering's Tewkesbury contract manufacturing operation, director Keith Ellis maintains the business is looking forward to 2006
Contract machining operation sales rise 20%
(January 2006)
With sales set to rise by at least 20% at Kenard Engineering's Tewkesbury, UK, contract manufacturing operation is entering into 2006 with the highest level of confidence in almost a decade
Integrated ERP ups manufacturing efficiency
(January 2006)
By taking advantage of the integrated nature of integrated ERP, along with revamping approaches to product design and information hand-offs, many ETO manufacturers reduce product design time by 40%
News on the Manufacturing and production scheduling system from Seiki Systems
(December 2005)
Subcontract machinist increased its sales turnover by some 30% helped in part by the installation of new high specification machine tools, which are now backed by production scheduling system
Manufacturing software boosts SMT profitability
(November 2005)
A comprehensive set of hardware and software tools which will make manufacturers using Assembleon mid-volume machines highly competitive at a global level
Sage's accountancy software radically overhauled
(November 2005)
Sage's leading accountancy software has been radically overhauled to improve operational efficiency of small manufacturers
Manufacturing software helps meet delivery
(October 2005)
Sub-contract machine shop and assembly firm relies on Jobshop manufacturng software to support its commitment to customer service
ERP system unifies admin data in real time
(October 2005)
Competition is extremely fierce in the niche transport market of specialist heavy haulage trailers and there are just a handful of those manufacturers in the UK
Machinist boosts sales by 30% with new scheduling
(September 2005)
Manufacturing and production scheduling system is proving critical in controlling day-to-day events at a subcontract machinist to maximise production and deliveries
Software improves tool making scheduling
(September 2005)
Investment in a new IT infrastructure with an emphasis on more effective production scheduling has also proved highly beneficial for a tool making company, as its use of scheduling software proves
Continuous improvement saves GBP 160,000
(September 2005)
Continuous improvement at Dunlop Aerospace Fluid Dynamics saved the firm around GBP 160,000 last year in direct costs alone in factory floor operations, through lean and Six Sigma projects
Containerised FMS automates machining centre
(September 2005)
A compact, containorised flexible workpiece pallet load/unload and racking system provided a quick and efficient way for an actuator maker to automated a machining centre