Why You Should Invest in a Customized Scheduling Program

Brittany Beckmann No Comments

Needless to say, scheduling is a tedious task, especially when there’s a lot of information to organize. Because no two shop floors are the same, it’s impossible to install a standard program that can accurately address and produce the most efficient scheduling technology, which is why HUI invested in a customized scheduling program—coined ShopFloor Scheduler.

Since its implementation, ShopFloor Scheduler has enhanced cross-team communication, customer relations and on-time orders.

LEAN Contributions

At the beginning of its LEAN journey, HUI’s scheduling methodology had altered to fit its newly acquired team-based culture. Each cell had a heijunka board, a standard tool for the time, listing the names of various operations. The cell coach from each team would then move magnetized shop orders according to its current progression.

By today’s standards, this method is far outdated, but an internal software developer was able to take this initial concept and customize a scheduling program, set in real time, based on this process. Everyone at HUI has access to ShopFloor, which eliminates the need to make a call or physically check the progress of a shop order. This way, customers receive a more accurate report on the progress of their product.

Benefits of ShopFloor

I know what you’re thinking. That’s all good and fine, but what might a customized scheduling program do for me?

Since its implementation, ShopFloor has:

  • Presented as a contributing factor in altering HUI’s on-time percentages from 85 percent to 95 percent
  • Provided more accurate information for internal and external communication
  • Enabled ability to track quality and lead times, so scheduling and productivity have become more efficient

So, maybe it’s time to take a look at your scheduling systems performance. By investing in a system that’s customized to your specific establishment, you may improve your on-time production and reduce lead time.

Do you have a short lead time on a custom enclosure or complex weldment? Contact Ryan Arnold today to get your project underway.

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