A hierarchical production plan for a make-to-order steel fabrication plant

A hierarchical production plan for a make-to-order steel fabrication plant

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Article ID: iaor20043532
Country: United Kingdom
Volume: 15
Issue: 3
Start Page Number: 324
End Page Number: 335
Publication Date: Apr 2004
Journal: Production Planning & Control
Authors: , ,
Keywords: scheduling, programming: linear
Abstract:

A three-tiered hierarchical production plan for a strictly make-to-order steel fabrication plant with the objective of developing a production plan and master schedule for a set of product archetypes is implemented. Data are collected from an actual steel fabrication plant located in the Midwestern section of the US. An aggregate linear programming model, a non-linear disaggregate model and a master production schedule comprise the respective tiers. Appropriate models provide the forecasts needed in the first two tiers. A production plan and master schedule based on data collected at the plant, benefits expected for its implementation and practical limitations are reported.

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