PDM, MES, MES – Manufacturing Execution System

Hummingbird Production Planning and Control | Advanced

Target group

Users of the Hummingbird MES software, employees in production planning and work scheduling, department heads, production planners, and project managers

Prerequisites

General PC and software skills, basic knowledge of production planning and control, as well as basic knowledge of Insight project management

Learning content

Participants will learn how to use Hummingbird to set up and manage a modern, agile, and paperless production planning system. They will understand how the module works, be able to actively shape planning processes, and use the system confidently in their day-to-day operations.

Course content

The Planning and Control module enables digital, agile, and transparent organization of production. Real-time data, automated communication, and a central planning dashboard provide a comprehensive overview of orders, resources, and progress.

Fundamentals of Digital Production Planning: Structure and Functionality of the Module, and the Benefits of End-to-End Digitalization with Real-Time Transparency
Agile Methods in Manufacturing: Using Scrum and Kanban Principles for Flexible Planning and a Structured Approach to Changes or Shifts in Priorities
Process and Capacity Planning: High-level and detailed planning of resources and deadlines, including forward and backward scheduling as well as adjustments to work steps
Team and Machine Management: Organizing teams and machine workstations using the agile planning board, supported by interactive team coordination
Paperless Manufacturing and Shop Floor Integration: Digital Documents, Work Instructions, and Real-Time Status of Components and Orders
Shop Floor Integration : An Overview of CAM and Shop Floor Workstations