Join us for a special Opcenter APS (Preactor Advanced Planning & Scheduling) series of vertical industry-focused webinars in July! Opcenter APS is nimble and adaptable to solve problems in any manufacturing situation, and in our 25+ years of experience with planning and scheduling, we have learned that many of same problems challenge manufacturers from a diverse set of industries. In this series, we will present solutions for:
Food & Beverage – July 9
Addressing your challenges with common issues such as:
• Avoiding Allergen cross-contamination while minimizing washdowns
• Requirements for USDA, Organic, Kosher, & Halal
• Raw materials – availability, shelf life
• Sequencing ovens and kettles
• Scheduling bi-directionally from packaging lines
• Managing tanks and bins
Plastics – July 16
Addressing your challenges with common issues such as:
• Dealing with multiple resin blends & formulas
• Considering molds & mold frames with varying cavity counts
• Including tooling & labor as schedule constraints
• Minimizing setup time & waste
• Optimizing run efficiencies
• Managing SKU proliferation
• Dealing with high mix / low volume work loads
• Lower inventories of raw materials & WIP
Packaging – July 23
Addressing your challenges with common issues such as:
• Scheduling presses to minimize ink changeovers and washdowns
• Sequencing to consider substrate materials’ size and type
• Finishing such as slitting, bag converting, carton die-cutting, folding, & gluing
• Including tooling & labor as scheduling constraints
• Managing SKU proliferation
• Dealing with high mix / low mix work loads
• Lower inventories of raw materials & WIP
Whether you are a seasoned APS veteran wishing to refine your processes or interested in purchasing APS for the first time, you will not want to miss this opportunity which comes at no cost to you! Plan to attend this series and learn how Opcenter APS can help you manage your most daunting challenges with accuracy, speed and ease.