QAD Master Scheduling Workbench (QAD MSW)

Carianne Nieuwstraten – Sr. Product Manager – MFG/SCBrent Shooltz – Sr. Business Systems Analyst – MFG/SC

MMUG - 03/22/2010

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Agenda

MFG/SC - Key Strategic InitiativeMaster Scheduling Objective & ChallengesWorkbench Framework IntroductionRoadmapMaster Scheduling FuturesDemo Early Adopter ProgramWrap Up

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Key Strategic Initiative

Provide a workbench for each key role in the

Manufacturing and Supply Chain areas

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Master Scheduler’s ObjectiveEstablish an item’s most optimum build

schedule that meets customer demand– Measurements :

• Improved Customer Service– On time deliveries– Reduced back orders

• Reduced Inventories– Inventory turns– Reduced inventory investment

• Stable Manufacturing Schedule– Increased production efficiency– Reduced set up costs/time– Reduced overtime costs

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Master Scheduler’s Challenge

Finance

Engineering

Executives

Manufacturing

Sales

There’s too much cash tied up in

inventory!

There’s a new product introduction scheduled

for the fall! But we need more time for

design!Service levels are down. I need more

inventory! Whatever it takes

to keep the customer happy!

ROI must improve; the stockholders are not

happy!

There are too many changes! Provide fixed

schedules and the correct parts and delivery will

improve.

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Master Scheduling Challenge

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Common Planning Situation

MSW & PSW Framework Introduction

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Planning & Scheduling – Future Flow

Period - > Month - > Week - > Day - > Shift - > Interval - > hour

Production Planned

Production Scheduled

Production Dispatched

Production ReportedDemand received

MSW MSW PSW Base Base

CAC

MSW/PSW/CAC Together- Consolidation of 50 maintenance, report and inquiry programs- New capabilities (production scheduling, integrated component checking)

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Framework Introduction

Master Scheduling (MSW)Scheduling view designed for the purpose of master scheduling

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Framework Introduction

Production Scheduling (PSW)Scheduling view designed for the purpose of production scheduling

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Framework Introduction

Search Panel extracts content for both workbench views

Search Panel extracts content for both workbench views

Navigator Panel drives content focus of both

workbench views

Navigator Panel drives content focus of both

workbench views

Supporting Frames apply seamlessly to both workbench views

Supporting Frames apply seamlessly to both workbench views

MSW:Primary Grid-Set

Introduction

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Schedule Primary context of the workbench. All workbench activity and navigational behavior is driven from this panel

Capacity Displays information per selected resource/item in the Schedule Grid

Supply/DemandProvides demand & supply context for selected item in the Schedule Grid.Primary information used for scheduling decision making and adjustments

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User selects the item row in Schedule Grid.

Supporting PanelsEnables master scheduling action and decision making.

Represents over 30 maintenance programs and reports!

MSW:Views

Create customized workbench layouts

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ViewsProvides ability to create different user defined workbench layouts and save them for quick access

Saves Panel Size

Saves Filter/Sort/Group Settings of each Panel

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Example: Created View with Master Scheduling (MSW) and Production Scheduling (PSW) side-by-side

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2010 2012 2014 20152011 2013

Standard Edition

June 2010 : QAD 2010 SE release

Core Functionality : - Master Scheduling Workbench (MSW)- MSW integrated Component Check Capabilities

MSW Roadmap

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Enterprise Edition

September 2010 : QAD 2010.1 EE release

Core Functionality : - Master Scheduling Workbench (MSW)

- MSW integrated Component Check Capabilities

MSW Roadmap

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Futures: MPS Leveling Calculation

….is a planning tool to aid in the creation of a leveled Master Production Schedule

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Leveling the Master Schedule

Time

Vo

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Demand

Level Production

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QAD MPS Leveling Calculation SolutionA customizable batch program that

automatically calculates a level MPS for a specified date range by site

Batch program output can be viewed, modified and re-leveled in MSW

Demo

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Master Scheduling Workbench Value

Reduces master scheduling time and complexity

Provides exception alerts to demand, supply and capacity changes

Compresses manufacturing responseAbility to simulate changes Enables to be proactive

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Interested In Being An Early Adopter? Early Adopter Criteria:

– .Net use with QAD Enterprise Applications– eB2.1, SP4 or higher– Using QAD Enterprise Applications Discrete Work Orders

or Advanced Repetitive• No or verified customizations

– High data integrity/accuracy • BOM’s, inventory records, clean MRP data etc.

– Verified business need for MSW, PSW and integrated component check capabilities

– Resource availability from May 10th through around July 12th

• Project Manager, Master Scheduler, Production Scheduler, Material Planner availability

– Go live within the May 10th – July 12th time period

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QAD Demo Center

MSW and PSWTuesday, March 23rd: 8:30 – 11:30amStep through specific business scenarios

• You ask, we showCome talk to us!

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Contact Information

Carianne NieuwstratenE-mail: czn@qad.comPhone: 503-236-0025

Brent ShooltzE-mail: bws@qad.comPhone: 616-285-6617