The auto OEM assembly line sequence generates requirements for in-house
manufactured and outsourced parts and commodities.
The following is a typical configuration, head
liners for cars in this example.
The head liner supplier operates 2 press lines, one
of which produces for both vehicle assembly lines; while the other
produces for only 1 vehicle assembly line.
Tier 1 / 2
/ n supplier plants have complex scheduling needs
The complexity arises from:
Need
to be just in time with auto OEM assembly sequence
Demand may be derived from multiple
vehicle assembly plants
High volume production
Product variety
Need to balance multiple production lines
Inventory buffers: standard and build ahead
inventories
Smooth overtime or idleness across multiple lines
Minimize changeover / setup times and costs
Optessa
MLS can provide highly effective schedules for auto suppliers
Some examples of auto suppliers who
can obtain significant benefits by applying Optessa MLS for
scheduling.
