| Article ID: | iaor20022199 |
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Volume: | 74 |
| Issue: | 1/3 |
| Start Page Number: | 5 |
| End Page Number: | 20 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2001 |
| Journal: | International Journal of Production Economics |
| Authors: | Vicens E., Alemany M.E., Andres C., Guarch J.J. |
| Keywords: | artificial intelligence: decision support |
Literature review on hierarchical production planning (HPP) shows that a methodology for the design and implementation of such systems is necessary. An overview of its main advantages and limitations is presented. At each stage of the methodology critical aspects are highlighted and some solutions are provided. The elements of the HPP decision support systems and its operation are described in an enterprise integration context and taking profit from the new information technologies.