Usage: LSA is a process that will assign tasks to qualified Technicians or Teams. DLCPM uses a genetic algorithm to create an optimal schedule, which incorporates predefined technician availability, proficiency, lab hours, case due date, and other criteria. This algorithm uses a term known as “depth levels”, which can be seen as the number of iterations (or revisions) that the system will perform. This can range from 1 to 10 – with the optimal amount of iterations being 3. In essence, more depth levels are the equivalent of more revisions. Therefore, more levels require a longer process time.    

 

There are a number of requirements for LSA to be most effective. Listed below are the most critical steps that must be set up in DLCPM before utilizing the LSA feature:  

➢Task      

➢Ship Date

➢Due Date

➢Task Duration

➢Number of units that can be produced in a work day

➢Task Proficiency level

➢Team Assignment

➢Customer technician preference, if applicable

➢Technician availability

➢Business hours

➢Technician Hours

➢Equipment Setup, if certain Equipment should be included as part of LSA (For example: Milling Machine)