Capacity Gain through Setup Minimization in Scheduling

Capacity Gain through Setup Minimization

Minimizing the time lost for setup and adjustments during scheduling is important by grouping compatible jobs together. However, most scheduling software calculates setup times based on a standard average figure. In reality, the time required to change a mold can vary for each machine. Additionally, the time needed to switch from Product A to Product B may be different from the time required to switch from Product B to Product C.