A complete production schedule by piecemark is a requirement.  This sets the pace for shop drawing production and the delivery of cast-in items.  Production scheduling by Lean principles usually results in a schedule that roughly mirrors the erection schedule  Thus a complete erection schedule is required to set the production schedule and the yard storage plan.  All too often, delays in approvals result in big batch production of the piecemark with the largest number of pieces.  That typically results in extra costs for excess inventory and yard handling.

A partial list of other considerations:

• Production Kick-off    We think it is essential for key production, QC,  and design personnel review the job a week before the start of production to insure the requirements of the job are understood by all.

• Bed Space    Bed space is scheduled by product type.  Project management must stay aware of changes in other jobs that will affect the bed space schedule.

• Materials    Early order materials are typically just-in-time require ongoing monitoring.  Other materials need a check one week prior to production.

• Bill of materials    Responsibility must be clarified to take off and compile the complete bill of materials.

• Shop Cards     We find it is best if production can get the shop cards three working days prior to the production date of the piece.

• First Pour QC    What's best is a QC and Engineering review in great detail the first production piece of each product.  This avoids the common problem of repetitive errors.

• Storage Plan    Prior to the inception of production is the right time to develop the yard storage plan so that the pieces can easily be shipped.

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