Level Loading

Smoothing the amount of work released to resources over time to reduce peaks, queues and instability.

Examples

01Through level loading, the assembly area receives 120 orders each day instead of 50 on Monday and 200 on Friday.
02Planning checks level loading each week before releasing orders to make sure peaks are smoothed.
03After level loading, overtime falls by 40 % and WIP in front of assembly is cut in half.