Optimizing Manufacturing Scheduling for Injection and Paint Lines in Automotive Production: Insights from a Top Supplier

Speaker: Issam Mazhoud, PhD, Solution Architect, DecisionBrain

In this talk, we draw lessons from a leading automotive supplier who adapted its manufacturing scheduling approaches to leverage optimization to effectively schedule and synchronize its injection and paint lines. The supplier’s production model involves a combination of make-to-order and just-in-time to fulfill the needs of its automotive customers. Using optimization techniques has led to improved service level and capacity usage. The presentation will concentrate on the challenges faced, as well as the methods and approaches used to address them.