TiCon Takt > Max balancing > Simultaneity and delayed start

Definition:
The Simultaneity function allows you to specify that one or more processes are performed simultaneously by multiple operators, or that one or more processes are performed simultaneously by a single operator on a machine.

Definition:
The Delayed Start function allows you to assign a delayed start time to a process.

The advantage here is the clear designation and calculation of resource load.

Both functions are only available for element configurations of the maximum balancing type.

To use them, a checkmark must be placed next to "Define simultaneity" in the element configuration of the balancing.

Properties:

▪The simultaneity of a resource with another resource can be set for one or more assignments

▪A delayed start can be set for one or more assignments

▪Delayed start at an absolute point in time

▪Delayed start at a relative point in time

▪The time unit used (e.g. TMU) depends on the settings configured in Administration.

▪Delays and simultaneities can be combined

▪Delays and simultaneities always apply to all variants of a balancing.

▪If you want to set a delay/simultaneity in only one variant, the corresponding process must be inserted several times in the assignment and it must be set for each variant whether a delay/simultaneity exists or not

▪No simultaneity can be set for HWD posture transitions and ergonomics allowances.

Please note:
The “Simultaneity" and "Predecessor/Successor" functions cannot be activated at the same time.

Working with “Simultaneity" and "Delayed start":

Specify Simultaneity:

Variant 1: Via the ribbon

1.Open the "Assignment" tab

2.Click on the desired process(es) in the tree or chart

3.In the "Row" area, click on the "Simultaneous with"option

4.Select the desired resource(s) for which a simultaneity is to be set in the drop-down menu

Variant 2: Via the “Simultaneity" column in the tree view

1.Open the "Assignment" tab

2.In the desired row, click in the “Simultaneity" column

3.Select the desired resource(s) for which a simultaneity is to be set in the drop-down menu

Variant 3: Via the context menu

1.Select the desired row and right-click

2.Select “Simultaneity" in the context menu

3.Select the desired resource

Set delayed start:

Variant 1: Via the ribbon

1.Open the "Assignment" tab

2.Click on the desired process(es) in the tree or chart

3.Click on the "Delayed start" option in the "Row" area of the ribbon

4.In the "Delayed start" dialog, select the desired relative or absolute start time

Variant 2: Via the "Delayed start" column in the tree view

1.Open the "Assignment" tab

2.Click in the "Delayed start" column in the desired row

3.In the "Delayed start" dialog, select the desired relative or absolute start time

Variant 3: Via the context menu

1.Open the "Assignment" tab

2.Select the desired row and right-click

3.Select "Delayed start" in the context menu

4.In the "Delayed start" dialog, select the desired relative or absolute start time

Please note:
Setting a delayed start can lead to time overlaps. In this case, the assignment must be adjusted.

Absolute and relative delay:

With an absolute delay, the start of a process is postponed to an absolute point in time, e.g. the 11th second of a cycle

With a relative delay, the start of a process is postponed relative to the actual start time

Delayed starts are indicated by a gray line with the delay indicated in the middle of the line.