1. What Is Schedule Attainment?

Schedule Attainment measures how well actual production output matches planned output. It's a key performance indicator (KPI) in manufacturing and production environments that helps assess production efficiency and schedule adherence.

2. How Does The Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the Schedule Attainment formula:

Where:

• \( \text{Actual Output} \) — The real number of units produced
• \( \text{Planned Output} \) — The target number of units to be produced

Explanation: The formula calculates what percentage of the planned production was actually achieved. A value of 100% means perfect attainment.

3. Importance Of Schedule Attainment

Details: Schedule Attainment is crucial for production planning, identifying bottlenecks, measuring operational efficiency, and improving customer delivery performance.

4. Using The Calculator

Tips: Enter both actual and planned output in the same units. Planned output must be greater than zero. Values can be decimal numbers for precision.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is a good Schedule Attainment percentage?
A: Typically 95-100% is excellent, 90-94% is good, and below 90% indicates significant production issues.

Q2: How often should Schedule Attainment be measured?
A: It depends on production cycles, but common intervals are daily, weekly, or per production run.

Q3: What causes low Schedule Attainment?
A: Common causes include machine breakdowns, material shortages, labor issues, or unrealistic planning.

Q4: How does this differ from On-Time Delivery?
A: Schedule Attainment measures production quantity, while On-Time Delivery measures whether products reached customers when promised.

Q5: Can attainment be over 100%?
A: Yes, if actual output exceeds planned output, though this might indicate poor planning or quality issues.