When Production Planning Relies on Excel: Risks You Can’t See Coming
The Hidden Risks of Spreadsheet-Based Production Planning Many Australian manufacturers and distributors still rely on Excel spreadsheets for production planning. While familiar, spreadsheets are limited in handling real-time changes in demand, labour, or materials. Using spreadsheets for scheduling, inventory management, or order allocation exposes businesses to multiple risks: Delayed detection of stockouts or shortages Misaligned […]