Schedule manufacturing batches and balance machine capacity with Factory Planner
What this does
Visualizes machine queue allocations and assembly timelines, enabling factory managers to drag-and-drop batches according to installation site readiness.
Before you start
- Manufacturing orders must be confirmed with estimated cycle times per opening.
Steps
Important
Balance cutting batches by aluminium profile series to minimize saw blade adjustments and profile changeover downtime.
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Navigate to Production › Overview › Factory Planner.
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Review the timeline grid displaying scheduled orders across double-head saws, CNC routers, and assembly lines.
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Drag order batches horizontally to adjust target start and completion shifts.
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Inspect capacity load bars above each machine to prevent work center overloading.
Common mistakes
- Scheduling high-volume commercial curtain walls during periods of planned CNC saw calibration.
- Moving order deadlines forward without checking glass unit lamination curing times.
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