Introduction

Master Scheduler is a configurable scheduling solution, from i2 Technologies, for assembly lines or entire manufacturing plants. Orders to be scheduled are grouped into collections, each of which is scheduled as a unit. Each assembly line or plant has its own set of production periods or buckets, during which a specified number of orders can be started. The schedule assigns each collection to a specific bucket on a given assembly line or a plant. To generate schedules Master Scheduler takes into account a set of constraints and business rules. Master Scheduler has the capability to exchange information with a related enterprise system. Specifically, it accesses the latest set of orders, as well as any other required data; it also updates the enterprise systems with latest schedule information.

Project Scope

• Enhancements and up gradations to scheduling logic, user interfaces and additional features.
• Customization and fixing software issues for specific customer installation.
• Prepared Test Plan and Test Cases for enhancements and specific customer issues.
• Black Box testing as per the test plan.
• Developed automated Regression Testing tool in OSL for all the constraints in the Master Scheduler.
• Developed a set of common integration services using Webmethods for Master Scheduler.
• Converted common integration services from Webmethods to RMI.
• Modification to installation kit using InstallAnywhere.
• Worked to enhance the integration capabilities of Master Scheduler with other products from i2 Technologies.

Technologies Used