
Opinion
Trade-offs between Production Planning & Shop Floor Scheduling
What is the difference in production planning & shop floor scheduling? The key differences lie in the time horizon and level of detail.

What is the difference in production planning & shop floor scheduling? The key differences lie in the time horizon and level of detail.

I’ve always been risk averse. So how in 1995 did I end up packing literally everything we owned into a rented 24’ box truck and moving my young family from Cleveland, OH to Charlotte, NC with no guaranteed job and no plan-B?

If the past year has taught manufacturers anything, it’s this: It’s time to digitalize production scheduling. How well are you prepared for volatility?