Advanced Planning & Scheduling delves deeper into the intricacies of resource optimization, precise task estimation, and intelligent asset structuring. This course builds upon foundational concepts and introduces more sophisticated strategies for improving parts availability, refining estimates for complex maintenance activities, and leveraging asset hierarchies to enhance cost visibility and work quality. Participants will gain hands-on insight into establishing effective kitting processes, employing advanced estimation techniques, and managing physical asset hierarchies to streamline planning and scheduling efforts.

Learning Formats

• Interactive Workshops & Case Studies: Practical sessions focused on developing kitting strategies, analyzing spare parts criticality, and applying estimation techniques to real or hypothetical scenarios.
• Hands-On Tools & Techniques: Exercises that guide participants in using “Box and Whiskers” for task duration variability, applying correction factors, and establishing structured asset hierarchies.
• Group Discussions & Peer Review: Opportunities to share insights, review challenges, and refine strategies in collaboration with other participants.
• Guided Implementation Planning: Individual and team-based activities to define steps for integrating lessons learned into participants’ current maintenance practices.

Key Benefits

• Optimized Parts Management: Implement strategic kitting, critical spares analysis, and efficient staging methods to reduce lead times, improve quality, and control costs.
• Accurate Task Estimating: Use formal estimation tools and correction factors to better forecast labor, materials, and time requirements, minimizing delays and resource inefficiencies.
• Enhanced Asset Visibility: Develop well-structured asset hierarchies that provide clear insights into costs, maintenance needs, and reliability metrics at multiple organizational levels.
• Proactive Decision-Making: Armed with refined estimates, organized parts, and standardized asset data, planners and schedulers can make more informed, proactive adjustments to maintenance plans.
• Sustainable Improvements: By standardizing procedures, improving audit practices, and incorporating feedback loops, the course supports ongoing improvements in maintenance scheduling and execution.