Production scheduling is one of the toughest challenges for Indian manufacturers.
Manual planning often results in:
- Missed delivery dates
- Machine overload
- Idle time
- Wrong job sequencing
- Excess WIP inventory
Without real-time visibility, planners must guess production capacity — causing delays
and inefficiencies.
A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) transforms this entire workflow by providing
accurate, real-time production data, allowing factories to create smart, dynamic, and
optimized schedules.
1. Why Scheduling Fails in Factories
1. Manual or Excel-based planning
Leads to inaccurate load calculations and slow adjustments.
2. No real-time visibility
Managers don’t know:
- Machine status
- Job progress
- Operator availability
- Actual cycle times
3. Frequent priority changes
Customer orders change → schedule collapses.
4. Unpredictable downtime
Machines stop unexpectedly, disrupting the sequence.
5. Poor material availability
Missing materials delay jobs and cause rescheduling chaos.
6. No workload balancing
Some machines run overloaded while others sit idle.
2. How MES Fixes Scheduling Problems
1. Real-time machine data → Realistic schedules
MES uses actual cycle times, not estimates.
2. Dynamic rescheduling
If a breakdown occurs, MES automatically reallocates jobs
3. Live WIP tracking
Planners can see where every job is currently located.
4. Accurate capacity planning
MES shows true machine load, tool availability, and manpower capacity.
5. Improved on-time delivery
Smart scheduling reduces bottlenecks and delays.
6. Better coordination between departments
MES integrates planning, production, quality, and stores.
Benefits for Manufacturers
- Up to 35% improvement in delivery performance
- Reduced overtime and manpower cost
- Lower WIP and inventory carrying cost
- Faster response to customer priority changes
- Improved machine utilization
- Increased customer satisfaction
DMeXPro Scheduling Features
DMeXPro helps manufacturers:
- Create automated production schedules
- Adjust workflow in real time
- Optimize machine and manpower allocation
- Avoid overload and idle times
- Reduce production uncertainty
- Improve delivery predictability
Conclusion
Manual scheduling limits growth. MES enables smart, accurate, and flexible production
planning — improving delivery performance and overall efficiency.
DMeXPro empowers manufacturers with real-time scheduling intelligence.