Struggling with planning problems? Here’s how you tackle them effectively!

What can you expect?

In many manufacturing companies, planning problems result in low delivery reliability, long and unpredictable lead times and chaos on the shop floor. Moreover, planning and replanning often takes a lot of time and energy. 

During this workshop, we will show you how simplifying your planning approach can solve these problems. You will discover different strategies and have the chance to engage with them first-hand through interactive simulation games. You'll gain insights into the key solution approaches and learn how to effectively implement them in your specific situation.

What we offer

• Theory: Illustrated with industry case studies.
• Exercises and simulation games: To experience the power and effectiveness of the different principles first-hand.
• Self-assessment tool: For a better understanding of your specific challenges and possible solutions.
• Room for discussion: Share your experiences and learn from others.

Programme

1. Why is planning so difficult? What are the restrictions of current planning tool?
2. How to tackle planning problems effectively!
   1. Strategy 1: Strengthen the resilience of your production system.
   2. Strategy 2: Reduce the complexity of your planning system.
   3. Strategy 3: Improve the management on the shop floor.

Added value

• You will gain in-depth insight into the causes of planning problems in a high-mix/low-volume environment.
• You will learn effective techniques to address these issues.
• You will receive an assessment tool with concrete ideas and principles to address your own planning issue.

Who is this workshop for?

This workshop is designed for companies operating in a high-mix, low-volume production environment that frequently face scheduling challenges and seek to overcome the limitations of their current scheduling tools. It is particularly valuable for professionals involved in planning, logistics, and production (including planners, production managers, and logistics managers)

Please note! The number of participants for this workshop is limited to 16.

Language

Dutch