Advanced Planning & Scheduling and Supply Chain Management
ComMIT - APS is designed to help manufacturing companies improve operational performance, customer service and profits by moving them from a re-active to a pro-active mode. ComMIT constraint-based optimization engine anticipates shifting bottlenecks to maintain balance and maximize performance. It synchronizes all operational resources, reduces cycle time and inventory, increases throughput, and improves on-time delivery. ComMIT-APS finds an optimized solution by using intelligent heuristic algorithms in combination with mathematical computation.
English
Supported Technologies
OS/400,
Windows 95/98/ME,
Windows XP/2000/NT ,
Linux,
Solaris/Sun OS
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Users (# of seats)
30,000 to 250,000
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Subject: ComMIT Scheduling - Basic functions ;An advanced system for Finite Capacity Production Schedulingin Java.;Major functions;· Detailed production scheduling;· Finite capacity constraint management;· Production synchronization;· Operations sequencing;· Machine loading;· Simulation;Brief system description:;ComMIT includes unique algorithms that automatically calculate the complete production schedule for customer orders ;The system includes the following major modules:;1) Parts master database to manage the parts;2) Routing Master database to manage routings;3) BOM management database;4) Machine management database;5) Tool & die management database;6) Shop calendar;7) Machine calendar;8) Gantt charts;9) 10 powerful scheduling algorithms;10) Powerful report writer ;11) Powerful query tool;The system is parameterized and allows the user to use various algorithms through simple setting of the parameters.;System output:;· Detailed, synchronized production schedule;· Includes the complete BOM explosion;· Calculates all required sub-components and quantities;· Calculates required run time, set-ups;· Includes all routings;· Includes all machine loading;· Includes subcontractor jobs in the schedule;· Detailed start and end date for every operation;· Detailed tool schedule;· Graphical Gantt chart presentation of the schedule;ComMIT includes powerful Bill of Material management tools and time-phased, dynamic Gantt chart, which can be freely browsed in a Focus, Zoom and Wide modes to give the user a wealth of practical information.;Expertise in manufacturing and leading edge software technology are behind this product. ;Where does ComMIT fit;ComMIT does not compete or replaces existing systems. Rather, it complements them by offering an entirely new dimension of in-depth, results oriented production planning and scheduling. ;ComMIT is an add-on to existing systems to significantly enhance plant performance and improve operating efficiencies. ;Interface to other systems;ComMIT includes all the functionality required to run stand-alone. At the same time, it can interface to almost any existing system, such as ERP, MRPII, shop floor control, order entry, data acquisition, EDI, etc..., for the purpose of transferring information between the systems.;Logic principles:;The ComMIT scheduling logic and decision making engine uses the following technologies:;· Expert system;· Linear programming ;· Mathematical algorithms combined with fast access to databases.;Impact of ComMIT on the organization:;PAM (Pro-Active Manufacturing) ;PAM deals with the need to generate realistic, executable production plans and schedules, considering manufacturing constraints, rather than responding to problems as they occur. (fire prevention vs. fire fighting).;Benefits of using ComMIT ;Ø Improved operating efficiencies and customer service through better scheduling.;Ø Improved productivity;Ø Better machine utilization;Ø Reduced inventory and production costs;Ø Streamlined production;Ø Improved customer service;Ø Shorter production cycle time;Ø Establishment of J-I-T manufacturing environment;Ø Increased throughput from same resources;ComMIT can be used and is suitable for repetitive, discrete, make to order and batch manufacturing environments, or generally where the operation has manufacturing constraint(s) like: machines, manpower, setup, tools, raw materials, capacity, due dates, demand fluctuations, sub-components availability, shipping containers, allowed painting sequences, machine proximity, etc..., or when there is a need and value in optimizing the use of the above resources or a combination of them.;Typical industry segments will be:;* Automotive components;* Plastic products;* CNC machining ; job shops;* Fabricated metal products;* Tire and rubber products;* Furniture and fixtures;* Electric and electronic equipment and components;* Instruments and related products;* Metal stamping;* Pharmaceutical ;Typical situations (problems) where ComMIT can be utilized for scheduling & production synchronization ;1) When constant re-scheduling is required.;2) When there are peaks and valleys in customer demand and a more uniform workload is needed on the shop floor.;3) When production constraints cause disruptions in manufacturing flow. ;4) When there are difficulties in synchronizing related manufacturing activities; as when the part has to go through several machine canters in the production cycle.;5) Where raw materials or sub-components supplied from outside vendors must be accurately coordinated to support JIT environment. ;6) When BOMs are involved and components are manufactured internally and must be ready on time to support assembly or production of higher level parts.;7) When there are many combinations in selecting and loading of machines.;8) When there is a need for better grouping of families of jobs for efficient production (because of cost of setups, tool changes, QC, Inventory, etc...);9) When there are production bottlenecks.;10) When short production runs are not economical and Economic Production Quantities are needed (it is expensive to make only 10 units at a time).;11) When there are manpower constraints, which should be optimized.;12) When there are tools/dies availability constraints that should be optimized. ;Hot Buttons:;¨ Improved operating efficiencies.;¨ Cost reductions.;¨ Improved profits within first year of system implementation, so the system is at least cash neutral.;¨ Detailed production schedules;¨ Can advise the customer when his parts will be available;¨ Ability to respond quickly to changes in customer demand;¨ Quick re-scheduling when required;¨ Can advise customers when their jobs will be ready;¨ Less problems with tool availability since tool schedule is also generated;¨ All operations are properly sequenced;¨ Tool set-ups are minimized;¨ Better utilization of machines;¨ On time delivery to customers