In the world of manufacturing, efficiency is paramount. One of the biggest hindrances to a smooth manufacturing process is what’s known as a ‘bottleneck’. This term refers to the point in the production line where work accumulates faster than it can be processed. Fortunately, scheduling software has emerged as a powerful tool to address and… READ MORE
Every manufacturing company has a meeting that is never fun. It is held at least weekly but usually more often. It involves at least three people but often many more, depending on the size of the company. People from the purchasing, production control, and sales departments participate, as do people from upper management and perhaps… READ MORE
Solutions Review article lists LillyWorks with Protected Flow Manufacturing as one of the top six ERP vendors for manufacturing. When you need to be able to deliver on time, in less time, everytime – you need Protected Flow Manufacturing from LillyWorks.
Delivering jobs on time is a constant challenge for manufacturers. Too little buffer time, and a work order will be delivered late. Too much, and the shop floor might be flooded with too many jobs in WIP, causing more delays. While it’s not as obvious or visible as a broken machine or an employee absence,… READ MORE
With the smorgasbord of ERP and APS-based scheduling options available today, why are so many manufacturers still relying on whiteboards and spreadsheets? Because even with all their bells and whistles, these scheduling systems fall far short in their claim to “better shop floor scheduling.” From inherent lag to unreliable estimates, ERP and APS-based scheduling software are… READ MORE
Managing manufacturing production is hard, and it’s just one aspect of managing a shop floor. You have due dates to hit and a million variables to consider, whether it’s resource availability, material management, or expedited customer orders dropping in out of sequence. Whether you thought your traditional ERP scheduling module would optimize your shop floor… READ MORE