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Manufacturing plans
the factory can keep.

PDWare helps manufacturers plan their busiest periods with fewer surprises — the right staff on priority programs, shortages flagged before they delay a run, and capacity constraints turned into actionable plans from the shop floor to the executive forecast.

For operations leadership, engineering VPs, and portfolio planners.

The constraint system

Why manufacturers run on PDWare

Manufacturers juggle interdependent constraints: skilled labor shortages, test bench contention, long supplier lead times, and tight customer windows. Planning is often optimistic — based on wish lists rather than what the factory can deliver. PDWare bridges that gap by modeling people, machines, and materials as constrained resources.

PORTFOLIO DEMAND × CONSTRAINTSOPERATOR SKILLSEQUIPMENT WINDOWSMAINTENANCEENGINEERINGPlant Austin92%88%71%96%Plant Dresden104%OVER97%64%89%Line 3 retrofit78%112%OVER90%83%load = committed programs vs available shift, skill, and machine capacity

Portfolio demand mapped against plant, workforce, and equipment constraints — overloads show exactly where the plan breaks. Illustrative data.

Model the constraint

Tighten a constraint — watch feasibility change

Line windows and skilled trades gate the improvement portfolio. Pick which constraint binds and see which programs survive.

Tighten a constraint

Line capacity tightens. Changeover windows become the gate — programs needing line time queue behind production. 4 of 6 improvement programs stay feasible.

Improvement portfolio feasibilityconstraint → funded set
Line-3 retoolingAt riskcompetes with production windows
Predictive maintenanceFeasibleno line time needed
QC automationFeasibleoff-line commissioning
Digital twin pilotFeasiblesimulation-first
Capacity expansionQueuedneeds the same line windows
Supplier portalFeasiblesoftware-only
Feasible programs4 of 6 
Binding constraintLine time 
Workforce load91% 
Illustrative portfolio data
What changes with PDWare

What changes with PDWare

  1. Constraint-aware production planning that respects skills, calendars, and changeovers
  2. Shift and certification-based assignments — fewer last-minute overtime surprises
  3. Equipment and test-bench orchestration across multiple lines
  4. Financial visibility from the shop floor to the executive forecast

What teams do with PDWare

What teams do with PDWare

Constraint-aware planning

Schedules that respect operator skills, machine calendars, and tooling changeover times — planned ship dates are grounded in real capacity.

Shift & skill assignments

Assign work by shift, certification, and role; reduce missed quality checks when a certified operator is out.

Equipment orchestration

Coordinate benches, CNCs, and testers across lines with load views that show conflicts and recovery options.

In good company

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Common questions

Common questions
Is PDWare an MRP system?
PDWare complements MRP/ERP. Where MRP plans materials, PDWare plans constrained people, skills, and equipment across programs — and connects that capacity picture to portfolio and financial decisions.
Can PDWare integrate with our ERP and scheduling stack?
Yes. PDWare is an open system with a secure, full API; typical integrations include SAP, Oracle, Workday, Snowflake, and scheduling tools.

Model your industry constraints.

A tailored session on the constraint system above — with your programs, skills, and timelines.

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