A primary key to success for any organization is the ability to supply customer demand in a timely and consistent fashion. An accurate shop floor schedule is the best tool you can have to do this. In this session we will cover several areas where scheduling can be optimized for your organization’s needs.   1. Minimizing downtime by optimizing change overs • Building to efficient run sizes • Scheduling maintenance intervals   2. Scheduling to allow flexibility • Incorporate buffer time between tasks • Defining alternate run options   3. Dependency Mapping • Identify task dependencies • Optimize task order for max efficiency   4. Managing Capacity • Using Efficiency Factor for realistic run times • Preventing bottlenecks and over-allocation   5. Analytics Utilization • Leverage scheduling analytics • Identify patterns and areas for improvement