Does On-Demand consider capacity constraints when designing and managing the factory ?
A. Yes. We consider capacity when establishing production lot sizes and when generating a Demand-Driven production schedule. We consider such constraints as alternate workcenter routings, changeover matrices, sequencing, holidays, and operating calendar. On-Demand contains a demand-driven discrete scheduling engine that is capable of supporting a wide variety of run-rules. Examples of specific support are: sequencing to consider specific issues from SKU to SKU, different changeover times from SKU to SKU, major sanitation requirements. In addition the engine supports peak shaving to enable those periods of excessive demand to be managed with the most optimal inventory buildup strategy possible while still maintaining a high service level.
