Solutions
1. Control the shop-floor work-in-progress level and better communicate priorities at each workstation
2. Communicate reliable lead times to customers
3. Anticipate critical resources by trade according to the production load of the coming months
4. Optimize resource use and load allocation thanks to reactive scheduling and one-click simulations
5. Increase customer confidence thanks to load-capacity audits based on a robust solution
CHALLENGES
Properly managing your work-in-progress brings an immediate gain in the service level, the production lead time, and the loss rate of an industrial site.
RISK
An overloaded shop floor can lead to delays, production errors, and a decline in quality. Conversely, an underused shop floor can lead to a loss of precious time and resources. Oplit offers a solution to resolve this dilemma.
OPLIT SOLUTIONS
With Oplit, production managers control the shop floor's work-in-progress level in real time thanks to an intuitive interface. They have a clear view of the state of each workstation and the quantity of work waiting. This increased visibility allows them to make informed decisions. For example, in the event of a problem on a machine or delays in a process, they can quickly reallocate resources to minimize the consequences.
In addition, Oplit makes it easier to communicate the priority lists at each workstation. The operators know at every moment which work orders are the most urgent, which ones are coming, and whether there have been problems upstream.
IMPACT
This reduces the risk of errors, accelerates the workflow, and improves the overall efficiency of production.
CHALLENGES
Today, having a good service level is an obligation. Companies must not only meet deadlines but also communicate them reliably.
OPLIT SOLUTIONS
Oplit allows our customers to have a precise view of production lead times and estimated finish dates for each work order.
The software takes into account multiple factors, such as the current production capacity, the available resources, historical production, and shop-floor congestion. Using this data, Oplit precisely measures the time needed to complete an order. The production lead times generated are reliable and based on up-to-date data.
The information on order progress is reliable, which allows the sales administrators to communicate better lead times to customers and to anticipate upcoming emergencies.
IMPACT
In addition, by better anticipating lead times, our customers reduce their late penalties and the number of express deliveries, and strengthen the trust of their customers.
CHALLENGES
Our customers must make sure they have the resources, skills, and headcount needed to meet demand.
OPLIT SOLUTIONS
Oplit makes it possible to anticipate critical resources by trade and to set production targets with confidence over periods ranging from a few weeks to several quarters.
Our users prepare their meetings by visualizing the upcoming load-capacity, comparing it with the demonstrated capacity, and running simulations on the organization of their production.
For example, if a company anticipates an increase in demand for a specific product, it can anticipate the needs in qualified labor, reallocate operators, or transfer load to other means of production.
IMPACT
This forecasting capability represents a significant competitive advantage.
Companies can avoid shortages of critical resources, minimize production delays, and respond in an agile way to demand fluctuations.
CHALLENGES
Resource optimization is a daily challenge for our users. Disruptions, such as machine breakdowns or unexpected absences, are inevitable.
OPLIT SOLUTIONS
Oplit offers a much-appreciated reactive-scheduling solution that makes it possible to reorganize your production plan in one click.
This makes it possible to minimize delays or to maximize the load rate of the workstations by taking into account all the production constraints such as priorities, format changeovers, work-order grouping, or the minimum/maximum rates on certain products.
With Oplit, our users test different planning options to find the optimal configuration.
They can test hypothetical scenarios to identify potential bottlenecks, project work-order finish dates, adjust priorities, and optimize the allocation of the workload.
IMPACT
This ability to adapt quickly to disruptions and optimize production is a major asset for companies wishing to maximize their operational efficiency.
CHALLENGES
In the current economic climate, customers are increasingly demanding when it comes to visibility into the production capacity of their subcontractors.
Customer trust is no longer limited to product quality or delivery times, but also extends to transparency and the effective management of operations.
OPLIT SOLUTIONS
In this context, Oplit is a key asset for our customers who wish to strengthen their own customers' trust by setting up a robust load-capacity process.
Thanks to a user-friendly interface, our users highlight, during audits, the simulations they have run according to resource availability, the order book, their demonstrated capacity, and the ongoing actions.
Oplit thus offers a common language, allowing customers and suppliers to collaborate more effectively by sharing clear data and assumptions.
IMPACT
By highlighting this transparency, companies demonstrate their commitment to customer satisfaction and responsible production management. Oplit thus makes it possible to establish a lasting relationship of trust and a long-term investment.
