“Look Ahead” enhances Glass Optimization
with Significant Material Savings

PMC Software Inc. reports 5% to 8% savings on glass material costs
for plants using Real-Time “Look Ahead”

Trying to achieve that one more percent in glass optimization yield has always been tough; but not anymore! One PMC Software customer reported an average savings of 3 sheets of glass and a 6% increase in yield for just one particular glass composition using “Look Ahead”. 

Here are the outstanding results of implementing “Look Ahead”

Ø Increased glass optimization yields

Ø Improved productivity & throughput  

Ø Reduced production times

Ø Reduced energy costs & machinery utilization

Ø No additional manpower or work required

How it works:

1. Schedules are “Bridged In” in the office where they are exploded into Runs of unique glass color and thickness. 

2. With real-time functionality, optimization takes place at the cutting table(s), based upon actual in-plant production needs.

3. The software looks ahead in the daily schedule and glass from the first rack in the next schedule is used to improve the yield of the previous schedule.

Look Ahead Test

We’re so confident about this new program, PMC would like to offer a FREE no obligation “Look Ahead” test using your own glass production data to prove this powerful software tool will indeed do what we say it will. This test will allow you to see just how quickly “Look Ahead” can pay for itself in your plant. Contact us at 908 806-7824 to schedule your “Look Ahead” test.

Looking to improve your vinyl material usage? Ask about lineal “Look Ahead”, where tests show yearly material savings of $134,000 to over $1.9 Million, depending upon plant size!