Bus Stop Systems And Methods Of Scheduling

摘要

Demand data is used to modify a previously established cycle for use of a resource, at least in part by bypassing (skipping over) one, two, or perhaps three or more of the steps in the cycle. When done appropriately, the inventive subject matter can improve at least one measure of efficiency. The inventive subject matter has particular applicability to Kanban type schedules. The inventive subject matter also has particular applicability to manufacturing, although it can be used with respect to physical or non-physical products, including services.

主权项

1. A system for scheduling a resource, comprising electronics having at least one processor configured to:
access a cycled schedule that includes an ordered sequence of first, second and third steps performed on the resource, wherein a dependence exists with respect to performance of the first, second and third steps, and wherein the schedule corresponds to an efficient provisioning of first, second and third items, respectively; receive demand data for at least one of the first, second and third items; and, utilize the demand data to schedule utilization of the resource in a manner that skips over at least one of the steps in a manner that improves a measure of efficiency.