The production scheduling Directory is certainly worth checking out if you’re looking to acquire a new scheduling solution of if you would like to learn to use you’re existing system more effectively. The directory offers information on algorithms, the theory of constraints, capacity planning and lean six sigma. The production scheduling directory

The site offers a nice collection of articles, whitepapers and links to scheduling vendors. It also offers a manufacturing directory and information on ERP integrators. The directory offers information on production scheduling software that can be purchased as conventionally as well as info on systems that are available as SaaS or Software as a service. (SaaS) Software as a service is a method of expensing your system monthly. Using this method solutions are paid for in the same way as you would pay for any monthly service. You pay for the system monthly and there is not a payoff.

There are pros and cons when considering Software as a Service scheduling systems. The systems offer an inexpensive entry into production scheduling and are a real benefit if you’re using a simple tool like a spread sheet or MS project. But they are in no way comparable to many of the configured solutions offered for advanced planning.

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