Scheduling Fundamentals is designed to help maintenance and operations professionals understand and implement effective work scheduling principles as part of a Work Control Management (WCM) framework. The course covers the foundational aspects of planning and scheduling, explaining their distinct but complementary roles. Students will learn how scheduling ties into broader asset management strategies, leverages Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software, and influences key maintenance metrics such as efficiency, reliability, and cost reduction. Emphasis is placed on understanding the scheduling process from strategy and backlog management to resource allocation, communication, and execution.

Learning Formats

• Instructor-Led Sessions: Presentations and discussions led by industry experts covering theoretical foundations and real-life case studies.
• Interactive Workshops & Exercises: Hands-on activities, including scenario-based scheduling challenges and practical exercises with tools like Gantt charts and critical path analysis.
• Group Discussions & Peer Learning: Collaborative sessions for sharing experiences, best practices, and lessons learned among participants.
• System Demonstrations: Overviews and demonstrations of CMMS/EAM capabilities for effective scheduling and resource management.

Continuous Feedback & Q&A: Opportunities for participants to clarify concepts, discuss challenges, and seek guidance on applying lessons to their unique work environments.

Key Benefits

• Improved Labor Efficiency & Resource Utilization: By establishing structured schedules, participants learn to optimize workforce allocation, reduce idle time, and increase wrench time.
• Reduced Downtime & Production Losses: Effective scheduling ensures planned work is executed with minimal disruptions, lowering emergency interventions and decreasing production impacts.
• Better Coordination & Communication: Clarified roles and responsibilities among planners, schedulers, supervisors, and reliability specialists foster seamless collaboration across departments.
• Enhanced Asset Performance & Reliability: With proactive scheduling and proper backlog management, assets are maintained at their optimal performance level, extending equipment life.
• Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement: Scheduling fundamentals help lay the groundwork for continuous improvements in safety, cost management, and maintenance best practices.