• Production Optimization.
• Identify/Reduce Bottlenecks and Constraints.
• Labor Allocation and Optimization.
• Capacity Analysis, and Line Balancing/Kanban.

• Inventory Management & Reduction.
• LEAN Six Sigma Implementation.
• Production Schedule Optimization/Adherence.
• Facility Layout and Design.

Equipment Feasibility with Bottlenecks and Constraint Analysis

• Automatic Bottleneck identification including detailed reporting on constraints and contributing factors.
• Analyze the effect of changing equipment and new technologies including automation.
• Integrated costing analysis, scenario analysis, and dynamic KPI / Metric reporting tools.

Manpower Optimization and Cost Reduction

• Identify optimal manpower levels and the impact on operational efficiency.
• Analyze the impact of shifting schedules and cross training employees.
• Define detailed shifts, including holiday schedules, planned and unplanned breaks, vacations, and sick days.

Production Forecasting, Scheduling and Adherence

• Automatic Schedule Generation and optimization.
• Proactive forecasting and dynamic production scheduling.
• Optimize Efficiency. Schedule comparison and deviation analysis.

Capacity Analysis and Growth Projection

• Capacity Analysis – Identify current capacity and constraints, plan for increased demand.
• Growth Projection - Integrated scenario analysis provides graphical comparison among different implementation plans based on expected growth trends.

Implementing LEAN Six Sigma

• Automatically generated dynamic value stream mapping and detailed lean analysis.
• Integrated LEAN/TQM/Six Sigma Tools including Dynamic Value Stream Mapping provides kanban sizing, reorder triggers, line balancing, inventory optimization, safety stock levels and more.
• Load leveling, Kaizan effects, and kanban optimization

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• Case Study / White Paper -- The different capabilities and advantages of Simcad Pro ’s patented dynamic simulation software for Manpower Optimization and Cost Reduction.
• 3D Dynamic Manufacturing Simulation Demo Videos.