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Insights on production scheduling, lean manufacturing, and manufacturing software from 35+ years of industry experience.
Simplified Scheduling for Large Sawmills
A large plywood sawmill operation overcame scheduling skepticism to reduce manning, decrease aged inventory, increase on-time shipments, and improve maintenance planning with Resource Manager DB.
Affordable MRP for Smaller Manufacturer
Sleepmaster LTD, a $50M Australian manufacturer, chose Resource Manager for its simplicity, flexibility, and affordability to provide scheduling, costing, and MRP for operations in Australia and China.
Smart Coffee Machines Get Smarter Purchasing
A smart coffee machine manufacturer used Resource Manager DB as an affordable ERP add-on to solve their biggest purchasing challenge: knowing exactly what materials to buy, when, and in what quantity.
Job Shop Increases Throughput and On-Time Shipping
Technical Glass Products increased production capacity by 4% with existing resources while maintaining on-time shipping standards using Resource Manager DB for cross-training and scheduling.
Complements Traditional MRP and Shop Control
Senior manufacturing consultant Arnold Quesenberry explains how Resource Manager perfectly complements traditional MRP systems, providing what-if planning without disrupting current operations.
What-If Scenario Secures Largest Customer Order
Turner Suspension Bicycles used Resource Manager for Excel to answer a critical delivery question in minutes, securing the largest customer order in company history through what-if scenario analysis.
Scheduling 26,000+ Tasks on the World's Largest Aircraft Carrier
How the USS Nimitz used Resource Manager for Excel to schedule 26,000+ maintenance tasks across 4 nuclear plants with 400+ users. A defense scheduling case study.
RMDB Customer Testimonials & Reviews
Real customer testimonials and reviews of Resource Manager DB scheduling software from GE, BAE Systems, Cummins, Enevate, Technical Glass Products, and more. Unfiltered feedback from 35+ years.
The ROI of Production Scheduling Software: Data & Proof
Documented ROI data from real scheduling software implementations: 30% to 90% on-time shipping, 80% reduction in scheduling labor, 4% capacity gains, and more. Build your business case with real numbers.
Total Cost of Ownership: Scheduling Software vs Alternatives
Compare the true total cost of ownership for production scheduling software against Excel, ERP scheduling modules, enterprise APS, and manual methods. Includes hidden costs most vendors never mention.
Capacity Utilization KPI: Formula, Benchmarks, and Optimization Strategies
Calculate manufacturing capacity utilization accurately, compare benchmarks by industry, and learn why optimizing utilization — not maximizing it — drives the best manufacturing outcomes.
Changeover Time Reduction: SMED Guide with Formulas and Strategies
Reduce manufacturing changeover times by 40-60% using SMED methodology. Includes changeover time formulas, industry benchmarks, step-by-step implementation, and scheduling optimization techniques.