Delivering the Right Product onTime at the Optimal Cost

NetSuite Production
Scheduling

Scheduling is one of the most complex functions withina manufacturing process. For years, the challenge has
always been to find a solution that has the complexity toachieve the desired results while not sacrificing usability.
NetSuite’s Production Scheduling solution achieves thisbalance with a number of features that make it possible
to create a realistic schedule with minimal effort.

Key Benefits• Real-time scheduling engine — both forward
and backwards.
• Flexible scheduling code to enable light todark sequencing.
• Choice of infinite or finite scheduling with user
definable constraints.
• Multiple graphical representations ofthe schedule.
• Drag-and-Drop scheduled operations formanual override.

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Drag and Drop Scheduling
The task scheduler in NetSuite shows the popular Gantt
chart view of production with the ability to manually dragoperations for last minute changes.

Real-Time Scheduling Engine
The NetSuite scheduling engine is unique in that it runs
in real time and can be set to automatically schedule workorders as they are created or reach a defined status. As
the work order is saved, each operation will be scheduledaccording to the defined parameters.

Drag and Drop Scheduling

Manufacturing Workbench
NetSuite’s comprehensive workbench functionality
provides a single place where most of the configuration isperformed. From this one screen you can define:• Setup and run standards• Lag and hold time
• Batch configuration• Asset and labour requirements with priorities• Detailed work instructions

Real-Time Scheduling Engine• Inspection plans with acceptable tolerances

Batch Scheduling
For manufacturers who make their products in batches
to match the capacities of their machines (specificallyfood and beverage manufacturers but broadly applicable),this can easily be attained by defining the appropriate
batch parameters.
Once this is done, the system will create and scheduleeach batch separately to ensure compliance with thecapacities of the equipment that’s running them.

Manufacturing Workbench

Shop Calendar Definition
When finite scheduling is being conducted, the shop
calendar defines when a work centre is normally available
and can be configured with exceptions for lunch, etc.
Individual assets (pieces of equipment) can then be set
up with variances to this as required.

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Work Centre Dispatch List
The dispatch list in NetSuite is updated to be colour coded
based on status and date to provide instant feedback tothe Production Manager should there be any issues.

Calendar View
One of the most popular and powerful views of theschedule is the calendar view.
This easy-to-read and understand screen shows a
traditional calendar with the work orders that arescheduled to be performed in each work centre alongwith additional critical information for use by thescheduler such as:

Work Centre Dispatch List

• Work order status• Planned and available hours• Utilisation percentage with alerts• Planned and completed quantity

Real-Time Updates from Production
One of the most important aspects of scheduling isgetting the right information back from production toallow for educated decisions about the schedule. This
simple list view shows all of the current work orders andautomatically highlights potential problem areas.

Calendar View

Real-Time Updates from Production

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