Load Manager overview (video 2.39 min.)
Load Manager
Dynamic Production Planning for a Streamlined Workflow
Complete Control of Complex Schedules
Designed for the demands of fabrication, Load Manager is a complete machine scheduling solution that helps you ensure maximum uptime and productivity. Load Manager provides a real-time window of all available machines and compatible programs that allows you to maximize workflow and exceed customer expectations.
Workflow at a Glance
Load Manager enables optimum productivity through proactive machine scheduling and load analysis tools. Workload can be assigned (or reassigned), using drag and drop, to any machine. Programs can be quickly split, extended, stopped, or restarted. When used in conjunction with Color Offload, schedules are updated in real time to accurately reflect shop floor status.
Load Manager Offers Transparent Scheduling
- Easily see all cutting machines, groups, and cells in a complete calendar timeline
- Adjust for planned machine downtime, worker breaks, and holidays to provide realistic forecasting for parts
- Operations personnel can utilize View Mode to anticipate and prepare workstations for incoming parts
Load Manager is an Operations Catalyst
- Shared network database allows program assignment to appear in Color Offload instantly
- Automatically assign ready programs to the next available machine to keep production going
- Conveniently transfer programs from one machine to another compatible machine for improved load balancing
Load Manager Maximizes Production
- Maintain nests in a scheduling queue displaying program number, material type and thickness, designated machine, and estimated run time
- Machine compatibility checked automatically
- Provides interactive load rebalancing
- Schedules updated in real-time to accurately reflect shop floor status