The planning cure all?
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Magazine Article, Source : The Manufacturer
Zone : IT in manufacturing
Published : December 2007
Some companies still hang on to the belief they can handle capacity planning and scheduling using a manual spreadsheet while others use the scheduling functionality of their ERP or a dedicated APS system. Brian Davis finds out what works, where and why
In a world where there is increasing demand for make-to-order, reduced lead times and inventory, and optimised resource utilisation, the spreadsheet seems to have had its day. And while older MRP systems may help manufacture a component in a...
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