The key to the planning is evaluating the individual tasks to establish an optimal sequence of events. By overlapping all tasks possible, the job can be completed in the least time. As an example, simply pre-planning and timely ordering components like ejectors and heaters, the job need not wait for arrival of key parts for assembly. By building the mould base while the electrodes are cut and cores and cavities are burned, both the base and cavities are ready for assembly at once. Moreover, planning for completion and tracking progress at regular intervals makes success consistently attainable.
Planning also has another benefit.
Historically, when a mouldmaker took on a hot job, they often prayed they'd meet the delivery schedule. Today, companies know their delivery capability the day they take on a job, by evaluating the current workload and plans of each team, which gives them a big advantage when the competition is close. Not only is quoted delivery important, but also your proven track record to actually live up to the promises made. Once the job is planned, it is time for the technology to take over. Mould design is sped along by on-line component databases, continually improving data quality from customers, and faster design software and computers.