Author: Dr. Ashok Erramilli
The Real Reasons Manufacturers Are Always Replanning
Ask any production planner how often their schedule survives a full week untouched, and you’ll get a knowing laugh. In discrete and process manufacturing, replanning isn’t the exception. It’s the rhythm of the job. The question worth asking isn’t how do we stop replanning. It’s why does it keep happening, and is our planning stack actually built to handle it? Where APS Fits, and Why It’s Not ERP …
Watch: The Evolution of APS — Advanced Planning & Scheduling Systems
As supply chains continue to grow ever more complex, advanced planning and scheduling systems have evolved to enable their optimization, says Ashok Erramilli, general manager of Eyelit Technologies.
Long-Term Planning Visibility with Short-Term Gains on the Line
SPOC Automation leveraged Eyelit’s integrated planning and execution solution to gain long-term strategic visibility while delivering immediate operational improvements. Seamless Salesforce integration enhanced efficiency across planning and execution workflows. With clearer daily scheduling and improved decision-making, SPOC achieved stronger alignment between strategic goals and shop-floor execution, driving measurable gains in operational clarity and performance.
White Paper | Electric Vehicles Product Simplification Does Not Diminish Need for Planning and Scheduling
An electric vehicle is a highly sophisticated piece of engineering. However, sophistication does not necessarily mean increased complexity — at least not in terms of the parts and components used in the manufacture of the vehicles.
Case Study – Order Moves Reduce Order to Delivery Cycle Times
A major automotive OEM who Has already deployed the Eyelit APS requested help in dealing with supply chain instability.
Case Study | Production Planning Use Case Keeping Promises
A global manufacturer, with a strong brand and reputation for producing quality high-value products, started losing market share.
White Paper | Smart Factory Planning, Scheduling, and Decision Execution
This paper discusses the powerful combination of advanced planning, scheduling, and sequencing with a full MES/MOM capability that includes quality, SPC, IOT, special work requests, factory connectivity, factory analytics/insights and ERP/supply chain system integration.
Case Study Long-Term Planning Visibility with Short-Term Gains on the Line
The client faced challenges with their manual planning and scheduling process as component lead times increased, and production demand surged.
