The first step in planning is to balance the capacity between production orders and machine groups. This allows an initial assessment of whether demand can be met. A graphical overview highlights capacity bottlenecks that need to be addressed in this initial planning phase.

In a further step, it is possible to run quantity simulations to create scenarios evaluating feasibility.

The results of capacity planning form the foundation for detailed scheduling.

Orders are scheduled onto different machines using drag and drop. Subsequently, orders can be automatically sequenced or arranged on the machine level.

Scheduling of orders is done manually but supported by numerous functions:

• Display of deadline violations
• Query of tool status
• Material sequences are color-coded
• Display of alternative machines and tools
• Display of assigned capacities

The overview of customer supply creates a data-driven bridge between sales, production, and logistics. It keeps delivery reliability in focus. The following quantities are compared:

• Existing production orders
• Available inventory
• Customer orders and call-offs

A graphical representation displays item-specific over- or under-coverage over a defined period. This gives the planner and all production areas an up-to-date overview of existing or emerging delivery bottlenecks.

The planning tool automatically identifies violations of defined restrictions, such as:

• Double allocation of tools
• Tool availability
• Deadline violations
• Machine overloading
• Material changes

This enables early conflict detection and timely, proactive responses to emerging bottlenecks.

Gantt Charts
Show the live progress of each order directly on the timeline.

Digital Planning Boards with Drag & Drop
Fast and intuitive rescheduling with a simple mouse click.

Network View
Linked orders are clearly displayed as a flowchart — ideal for dependencies and follow-up processes.

Alternative Machines & Paths
Flexible rescheduling in case of disruptions or bottlenecks — visible and selectable directly within the tool.

Our workforce scheduling is an integral part of detailed planning. It ensures that your operational staff are assigned purposefully and efficiently to machines and workstations - always based on real-time data.

Considering:

• Shift models
• Availability (vacation, illness, absence)
• Qualifications & training
• Multi-machine operation (e.g. one employee operating two machines)
• Employee splitting (e.g. 50% on Machine A, 50% on Machine B)

What does this mean in practice?

• Automatic scheduling of all sub-orders
• Schedule coordination across all production stages
• Capacity balancing along the entire supply chain

The effect:

• No downtime due to missing pre-products
• Optimized throughput times
• High planning reliability despite complexity