I am looking for some help or ideas on how to solve the following situation.
In Epicor jobs we have operations that have a production standard tied them (pieces per hour) that is the primary driver for load for scheduling and capacity planning. We set the production standard, but they can and are updated based on an improved process, new tooling, different machine, etc. What we are looking for is a way to keep the production standards up to date but to have a way to track where we started with the standard in comparison to where we may get to in improvements or maybe even reductions.
We are looking for a way to manage and give ‘credit’ to our different when we make gains that improve our capacity planning, ability to give customers price reductions, or see where we need to add machines or automate certain departments. In addition to having some overall operational measures at a department leve.
How are other companies measuring or handling this type of request from management? I’d appreciate any ideas or process enhancements you have.