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Ideas that keep production on schedule

Field notes on planning, scheduling, inventory and cost control from the factory.online team.

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17. Sept. 2026

The Hidden Problem in Automotive Manufacturing — It’s Planning

Automotive manufacturing: how the gap between planning and execution leads to losses. Discover how factory.online synchronizes orders, materials, and capacity in real time.

14. Apr. 2026

How the Cable Industry Loses Profit at the Planning Stage — and Why It Becomes a Systemic Business Problem

How cable manufacturers lose profit due to inefficient planning and lack of synchronization. Discover how data-driven planning improves production efficiency, reduces WIP, and ensures on-time delivery.

23. Okt. 2025

Planning vs Scheduling in Manufacturing: Why the Difference Matters More Than You Think

Learn the critical differences between production planning (MRP, RCCP) and scheduling (APS). Avoid delays, bottlenecks, and missed deadlines by aligning both.

23. Okt. 2025

Understanding the Difference Between MRP and MRPII

Learn the differences between MRP and MRPII, and how factory.online integrates both systems for optimized manufacturing management, including material planning, capacity, and resource management.

7. Okt. 2025

Items: How to manage them with ease and avoid common pitfalls?

Discover how factory.online streamlines item management for manufacturers by enabling automated item generation, matrix BOMs and routings, alternative material management, and seamless PDM integration. Enhance efficiency and maintain clear inventory tracking with ease.

7. Okt. 2025

Master Production Scheduling and Dependent Demand Planning: A Comprehensive Approach to Efficient Operations

Master Production Scheduling (MPS) and Dependent Demand Planning (MRP, RCCP): A Comprehensive Approach to Efficient Operations

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