Factory Plan

Factory Planning (FP) Module

Module Factory Planning (FP)
Overview The Factory Planning (FP) module is a tool used to plan and coordinate the production process of a factory. It takes into account various constraints such as equipment capacity, production process order, and raw material and parts inventory to create an optimized production plan. The goal of FP is to ensure that the factory is able to produce the required products efficiently and effectively, meeting the needs of customers and stakeholders.
Features
  • Integration with Master Planning to create factory-level, detailed production schedules
  • Option selection based on priorities such as demand priority, customer priority, delivery date, cost, etc.
  • Supports various production process constraints such as simultaneous operation, minimum setup change, batch processing, etc.
  • Optimizes equipment utilization through using both mathematical optimization and heuristics scheduling algorithms
Users Production control department, factory floor managers, production planners
Planning Cycle The FP planning cycle can occur on two different schedules:

  1. Daily Cycle: In a daily cycle, the FP module is used to update the production plan on a daily basis. This is usually done in response to real-time changes in production orders, equipment capacity, raw material inventory, and other factors that impact the production process. The daily cycle allows the factory to quickly respond to changes and make adjustments to the production plan, ensuring that the production process runs smoothly and efficiently.
  2. Weekly Cycle: In a weekly cycle, the FP module is used to update the production plan on a weekly basis. This is typically done as a regular check and update of the production plan, to ensure that it remains accurate and optimized based on the latest information. The weekly cycle allows the factory to take a longer-term view of the production process and make any necessary adjustments to the plan, such as scheduling maintenance or reallocating resources to meet changing demand.

Both the daily and weekly cycles are important components of the FP planning process, as they allow the factory to respond to changes in real-time and make adjustments to the production plan as needed. The choice of daily or weekly cycle will depend on the specific needs of the factory, and the nature of the production process.
Benefits The benefits of using the Factory Planning (FP) module include:

  1. Optimal production scheduling: By considering various constraints such as equipment capacity, raw material inventory, and production process order, the FP module allows you to create the optimal production schedule for the factory. This helps to ensure that the factory operates efficiently, with minimal waste, and that the production process is able to meet the needs of customers and stakeholders.
  2. Improved equipment utilization: By using scheduling algorithms that optimize equipment utilization, the FP module helps to maximize the operating rate of equipment, improving overall productivity and efficiency.
  3. Better decision-making: By providing real-time information on the production process, the FP module enables you to make better informed decisions on production planning and control. This helps to ensure that the factory is able to respond quickly and effectively to changes in demand, and that the production process runs smoothly and efficiently.
  4. Improved visibility: The FP module provides a clear, visual representation of the production process, making it easier to understand and manage. This improved visibility helps to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in the production process, and to make the necessary adjustments to improve performance.
  5. Increased flexibility: By allowing you to respond quickly to changes in production orders and other factors, the FP module provides increased flexibility in the production process. This helps to ensure that the factory is able to meet changing demand and remain competitive in a rapidly evolving market.