Software for machine planning - efficient scheduling of machine resources
Real-time planning for operating resources and machines - with a Machine planning software project processes can be effectively optimized. Machine planning software combines comprehensive functionalities for your planning processes on one platform.
Machines can be added directly to orders for clear resource planning. Individual plans are thus compared with the actual order progress and machines are used economically. Graphic functions highlight possible overlaps so that real capacities are always visible.
Contents of this page
- 1 What are the benefits of machine planning?
- 2 Your advantages with the machine planning software from MK|Ware at a glance
- 3 Efficient machine planning with MK|MES
- 4 FAQ - frequently asked questions about machine planning
- 4.1 What is machine planning?
- 4.2 What are the advantages of machine planning software?
- 4.3 How does the graphical representation of the planning work?
- 4.4 What specific functionalities do modern systems offer?
- 4.5 For which applications is machine planning software particularly suitable?
- 4.6 How do these tools support real-time reaction to changes?
- 4.7 Is it also worth using for existing machines and older systems?
- 4.8 How do you find the right solution for your machine planning?
What are the benefits of machine planning?
The Machine utilization planning is an immensely important task in most companies. Role-based planning is the ideal way to help manage machine utilization and Coordinate machine utilization and prevent double planning. Companies can always keep an eye on over- and under-utilization of their machines with capacity balancing. With our machine planning software, you always know how many machines are needed at what time, where Utilization problems are to be expected and at which points Bottlenecks could occur.
Sound machine planning enables the detailed planning of production processes:
- Machines
- NC programs
- Devices
- Employees in the machining center
In the same way as individual personnel resources, material resources such as rooms, plant and machinery can also be planned. In the organized Resource pool is used for machine planning to record which machine types are to be used for which projects. Specific machines can then be configured. This gives you the ideal overview of your personnel and material resources.
Use machines together within several operations to save costs efficiently. The costs are not based on the various operations, instead they are calculated over the total time. You can achieve a higher production rate without an increased number of machines. Shared machinery simultaneously for several operations and assign the machines to the tasks.
Take preventive measures and keep an eye on resources at all times. Maintenance intervals for individual machines are recorded digitally using machine planning. This means that maintenance cannot be missed and downtimes can be avoided. The location of the machines is also always visible.
Your advantages with the machine planning software from MK|Ware at a glance
- Clear and digital: The planning overview of machine use provides a detailed overview and full planning control. This means you benefit from high-quality utilization and always have an overview of maintenance intervals and times.
- Ideal capacity utilization: The machine park is optimally utilized.
- Smooth processes: Error monitoring prevents inadequate planning by means of conflict display.
- Transparency: All employees have access to locations and availability.
- Revealing insights: Google Maps provides you with practical navigation to the machine locations.
- Save resources: With the help of our software, you not only save resources in production, but also in the time you spend on machine planning.
Efficient machine planning with MK|MES
Reliable software is required for machine planning to enable smooth processes and informative insights. MK|MES is in favor of this the right product. By capturing detailed fault patterns and recording cycle times and fault messages, our product ensures that Continuous monitoring and improvement of quality.
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FAQ - frequently asked questions about machine planning
Machine planning refers to the utilization and capacity planning of machines and resources in the manufacturing or production environment. The aim is to make optimum use of resources, avoid bottlenecks and manage orders efficiently.
- Real-time overview of capacities, utilization and double occupancy
- Detailed planning of machines, programs, devices and employees
- Flexible adjustments in the event of machine breakdowns or new orders
- Early detection of capacity bottlenecks through visual representations
- Automated planning proposals for more efficient resource management
Digital planning boards show machines, tools or resources clearly in the form of Gantt charts, calendars or Kanban boards. Changes can be made using drag & drop, making the effects immediately visible. Colored markings highlight capacity bottlenecks or overloads.
- Real-time occupancy planning and comparison with order progress
- Resource pools and role-based planning
- Plausibility checks to avoid incorrect machine assignments
- Visualization of capacity utilization with threshold values
- Support for maintenance, servicing and schedule overviews
Machine planning software is suitable for manufacturing and production, store floor management, maintenance and servicing as well as for cross-industry applications in resource planning and project management. It prevents double bookings and underutilization by coordinating resources centrally. As a result, capacity utilization remains transparent and flexibly adaptable.
Planning systems allow immediate adjustments - for example in the event of machine breakdowns or changes at short notice - and display their effects visually. This keeps production planning up to date at all times.
Yes, many systems can integrate both new and existing machines. This means that older systems can also be digitally networked and integrated into modern planning.
When selecting machine planning software, the objectives, range of functions, integration capability and user-friendliness all count. Real-time transparency, flexibility and adaptability to individual processes are particularly important.
The machine planning software from MK | Ware shows how this works in practice: it offers a digital planning overview with full control, ensures ideal utilization of the machine park, prevents conflicts through error monitoring, creates transparency for all employees and saves valuable resources in planning and production.