Caster Scheduler

The Caster Scheduler is advanced scheduling and optimization software tailored specifically for the steel industry. Designed to address the critical challenges faced by steel producers, this software is indispensable for production planners, operations managers, and quality assurance managers striving for efficient and effective production scheduling.

The steel industry is constantly challenged to maintain high product quality, reduce production costs, and optimize resource utilization. The Caster Scheduler tackles these challenges by minimizing manual intervention in casting schedules, which are often prone to errors and inefficiencies. It optimizes production flow, allowing steel producers to adapt quickly to changes in production capabilities or order requirements. This ensures reduced production delays caused by quality issues and establishes a smooth, continuous production process.

By leveraging sophisticated optimization algorithms and real-time production and quality data, the Caster Scheduler creates and adjusts casting schedules for multiple casters and strands. It seamlessly integrates with the Manufacturing & Quality Execution System (MES), Production Planning & Scheduling, and CC Optimizer from Primetals Technologies, enabling steel producers to generate optimized casting schedules and efficiently analyze production orders.

Benefits of the Caster Scheduler

• Reduces manual intervention in casting schedules, enhancing accuracy and efficiency
• Optimizes production flow to quickly adapt to changes in production capabilities
• Minimizes production delays caused by quality issues, ensuring continuous production
• Increases adaptability to real-time production changes for optimal planning
• Enhances production efficiency and resource utilization, minimizing waste
• Supports high-quality, high-volume order fulfillment with precision scheduling

The Caster Scheduler is a scheduling solution for the caster and is built from the Production Management module “Production Planning & Scheduling.”