{"id":9819,"date":"2016-05-03T15:40:25","date_gmt":"2016-05-03T07:40:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsletter.bluebeecloud.com\/en\/?p=9819"},"modified":"2016-05-03T17:13:45","modified_gmt":"2016-05-03T09:13:45","slug":"the_difference_between_planning_and_scheduling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsletter.bluebeecloud.com\/en\/reliability\/the_difference_between_planning_and_scheduling\/","title":{"rendered":"The difference between Planning and Scheduling"},"content":{"rendered":"
Too many people confuse Planning and Scheduling, two related but different processes. In this brief article, we would like to clarify the difference between the two.<\/div>\n

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Planning is about defining what job should be done and how it should be done.<\/strong><\/div>\n

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In a CMMS, this process is supported first by defining Job Guidelines or Preventive Maintenance Instructions \u2013 different names can be used \u2013 defining frequency, actions, spare parts, skills etc. and by the Planning process itself, creating planned jobs over a period of time. The plan allows forecasting of resources needed (people, skills, facilities, subcontractors), parts to purchased, etc. <\/div>\n

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Scheduling is to assign specific time and people to the tasks.<\/strong><\/div>\n

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Planned tasks are output of the planning process described above, to which unplanned tasks (typically corrective maintenance) are added. In a manufacturing plant, Maintenance scheduling usually involves Production (which also has its own planning and scheduling process). In other facilities, operational needs are also taken into account. In the CMMS, this is done with a Scheduling tool or equivalent.<\/div>\n

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Who does what?<\/strong><\/div>\n

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In smaller companies, both planning and scheduling processes may be managed by the same person (Planner), which contributes to confusion between the two processes. In larger companies, different people may be involved (for example several Planners working on their plans, and Team Leaders or Coordinator preparing their team schedule).<\/div>\n

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Consequence for CMMS implementation<\/strong><\/div>\n

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Due to lack of understanding of this process and due to existing habits without using a system, customers often underutilize or wrongly utilize their CMMS. The CMMS Planning tool is often thought to be both a planning and scheduling tool, which brings questions such as \u201chow can I assign people in the plan?\u201d, \u201chow can I know one year in advance who should do the job?\u201d or \u201cwhy do I need to run the Planning process every day?\u201d.<\/div>\n

<\/br><\/p>\n

For more technical information on Coswin 8i Scheduling tool, see this Tips & Tricks article<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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Too many people confuse Planning and Scheduling, two related but different processes. In this brief article, we would like to clarify the difference between the two.<\/div>\n

<\/br><\/p>\n

Planning is about defining what job should be done and how it should be done.<\/strong><\/div>\n

<\/br><\/p>\n

In a CMMS, this process is supported first by defining Job Guidelines or Preventive Maintenance Instructions \u2013 different names can be used \u2013 defining frequency, actions, spare parts, skills etc. and by the Planning process itself, creating planned jobs over a period of time. The plan allows forecasting of resources needed (people, skills, facilities, subcontractors), parts to purchased, etc. <\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

Scheduling is to assign specific time and people to the tasks.<\/strong><\/div>\n

<\/br><\/p>\n

Planned tasks are output of the planning process described above, to which unplanned tasks (typically corrective maintenance) are added. In a manufacturing plant, Maintenance scheduling usually involves Production (which also has its own planning and scheduling process). In other facilities, operational needs are also taken into account. In the CMMS, this is done with a Scheduling tool or equivalent.<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

Who does what?<\/strong><\/div>\n

<\/br><\/p>\n

In smaller companies, both planning and scheduling processes may be managed by the same person (Planner), which contributes to confusion between the two processes. In larger companies, different people may be involved (for example several Planners working on their plans, and Team Leaders or Coordinator preparing their team schedule).<\/div>\n

<\/br><\/p>\n

Consequence for CMMS implementation<\/strong><\/div>\n

<\/br><\/p>\n

Due to lack of understanding of this process and due to existing habits without using a system, customers often underutilize or wrongly utilize their CMMS. The CMMS Planning tool is often thought to be both a planning and scheduling tool, which brings questions such as \u201chow can I assign people in the plan?\u201d, \u201chow can I know one year in advance who should do the job?\u201d or \u201cwhy do I need to run the Planning process every day?\u201d.<\/div>\n

<\/br><\/p>\n

For more technical information on Coswin 8i Scheduling tool, see this Tips & Tricks article<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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