Forging tool and lifespan
Opcenter Scheduling SMT combines critical production data from three key sources:
- Shop-floor machine configurations, line setup, and resource availability
- ERP systems for work orders, schedules, and labor planning
- Supply chain systems for material availability and location tracking
By integrating these data sources, manufacturers can generate realistic production plans that include:
- Line grouping and family setup optimization
- Static feeder management
- Trolley utilization
- Kanban and Work-in-Process (WIP) control
- Resource allocation planning
The solution can also be integrated with Opcenter Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) for enhanced production planning capabilities.
Key Features
Intuitive Production Planning
Opcenter Scheduling SMT provides an easy-to-use planning environment with powerful simulation capabilities.
Users can:
- Opcenter Scheduling SMT provides an easy-to-use planning environment wiDefine SMT and manual production stations
- Configure scheduling constraints
- Control optimization parameters such as due dates, production time, and changeovers
- Compare multiple production scenarios
- Select the most effective production scheduleth powerful simulation capabilities.
Respond Quickly to Manufacturing Changes
Monitor actual versus planned production performance to identify bottlenecks before they impact delivery schedules.
Key capabilities include:
- Real-time schedule updates
- Shift schedule adjustments
- Production line capacity analysis
- Downtime prevention
- Deadline compliance monitoring
Production schedules can be shared across the factory through exported calendar files, improving visibility and collaboration.
What-If Scenario Simulation
Evaluate alternative production strategies instantly through powerful what-if analysis.
Examples include:
- Unscheduled work orders
- Missing feeders or production resources
- Material shortages
- Delayed material deliveries
- Additional shifts or production lines
These simulations help planners make informed decisions and maintain production efficiency.
Multi-Line Optimization and Product Grouping
Opcenter Scheduling SMT automatically creates optimal product families and production clusters based on:
- Machine capacity
- Feeder availability
- Work order priority
- Component compatibility
This minimizes setup time and maximizes line productivity.
Seamless SAP Integration
Unlike generic planning systems, Opcenter Scheduling SMT offers direct integration with SAP ERP.
Benefits include:
- Automatic import of work orders
- Delivery date synchronization
- Material inventory visibility
- Production release information
- Reel quantity management
Users can easily track required material quantities, current inventory levels, and remaining stock after production execution.
Minimize Material Shortages
Material availability is a critical factor in SMT production.
Opcenter Scheduling SMT helps manufacturers:
- Plan production around material availability
- Track scheduled material deliveries
- Identify potential shortages in advance
- Prioritize critical materials
- Define alternative components when needed
This proactive approach reduces downtime and improves delivery performance.
Key Benefits
- Intelligent SMT line grouping to reduce machine setup time
- Complete production visibility across SMT, testing, and manual processes
- Rapid response to line-down situations through what-if simulations
- Long-term capacity planning and equipment investment support
- Real-time performance monitoring and bottleneck analysis
- Accurate production schedules based on actual factory capacity
Transform Your Production Planning Today
Transform your production planning process with Opcenter Scheduling SMT and achieve greater efficiency, flexibility, and on-time delivery performance.
