Production planning: forward or backward scheduling?
A lot of times it just makes sense to plan everything in a row, especially in serial production. When an order comes in, add it on top of the pile. It is easy to make sure that your workstations are loaded airtight. This is a simple approach to planning. Customer tells you what he/she needs, and you tell him when the possible delivery time is. But do you know when forward or backward scheduling is better? Read more from our blog: https://manufacturing-software-blog.mrpeasy.com/backward-scheduling/
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