Automatic Optimisation & Interactive Planning

Tools for creating an optimum schedule

Following the requirements of conversion, PC-Topp suggests which orders need to be corrugated. Cost factor based Automatic Optimisation finds excellent results automatically, while Interactive Planning puts the planner in control. The result is a perfectly sequenced schedule for best productivity and trim, and every order is available in conversion just in time, when it is needed.
Automatic Optimisation In the Automatic Optimisation, PC-Topp suggests which orders in a particular grade should be scheduled, its recommendation based on conversion machine planning. It identifies "Must Orders" that are due to be converted shortly, and optional orders that are available to improve the optimisation result. After checking the available stock, it also suggests the paper sizes that can be used. Just a few seconds later, the program will suggest several alternatives: The result with the lowest production cost can often be compared to a solution on just one roll size, or the alternative with the best trim percentage. The planner then chooses one of the options offered, or calculates alternatives with a varied selection of orders or on different paper sizes. In each phase, it is possible to further modify the results suggested by Optimisation.		Interactive Planning Interactive Planning does not choose runs automatically, but lets the planner make his own selection in a process that closely resembles manual scheduling, yet without the number crunching. It allows the planner to bring in the wealth of his experience and his own ideas, without any automatic features getting in the way. Step by step, he creates a cutting list that is fully consistent with his requirements. The program guides him through the decision process, and helps him with new ideas.

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Automatic Optimisation Choice of results – best trim, best cost, one roll size only, etc. Interactive Planning Lets the planner implement his own ideas.