Article ID: | iaor1990894 |
Country: | United States |
Volume: | 28 |
Start Page Number: | 46 |
End Page Number: | 54 |
Publication Date: | Oct 1987 |
Journal: | Production and Inventory Management Journal |
Authors: | Hong Saman, Maleyeff John |
The authors discuss how a spreadsheet-based planning system replaced manual planning processes, overcoming the reluctance of planning personnel to use computers. The structure for master scheduling enables decision making to be interactive and intuitive. A spreadsheet’s transparency lets the interactive planning process involve individuals from all relevant functional areas. The easy-to-understand logic enables the planner to become involved in the initial system development as well as its maintenance.