Are You A Proactive Or Reactive Scheduler?(Shop Management)

Surface Fabrication,  May, 2007  

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Are You A Proactive Or Reactive Scheduler?

By Jon Olson

There are two types of schedulers. One is the type of person who enjoys making a schedule, who feeds off the thrill of a challenge. The second is a procrastinator that would rather have hot oil poured over his head than sit down and make a schedule.

Scheduling jobs can be like a chess match. Your first move affects all the other moves you make. Careful attention is needed as you begin planning your scheduling strategy. Why is a good schedule is so important? It helps to maintain efficient and reasonable lead times. ...

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