Hierarchical Production Planning Framework

In this research, the production planning and
scheduling problems in unison with detailed
sequencing activities are addressed for a single
stage, multi-product batch chemical plant in a
parallel machines environment. An integrated
framework for production planning and scheduling of a
single stage multi-product batch processing system
has been developed. The production planning and
scheduling models are capable of handling several
products on a system with sequence-dependent setups.
The hierarchical structure developed integrates three
different planning levels: aggregate production
planning, disaggregation production planning, and job
sequencing. Two main contributions are made by this
research. First, this research suggests a methodology
for solving the batching process activities, as yet
not fully solved by contemporary researchers.
Secondly, an integrated approach to production and
detailed sequencing decisions is proposed.

Autorentext
She is a lecturer in Faculty of Business and Law, Multimedia University, Malaysia. She received her Bachelor of Industrial Science (Mathematics) from University Technology of Malaysia, and Master of Engineering Science from Multimedia University. Her research interests are production planning and scheduling related areas.

Klappentext
In this research, the production planning and scheduling problems in unison with detailed sequencing activities are addressed for a single stage, multi-product batch chemical plant in a parallel machines environment. An integrated framework for production planning and scheduling of a single stage multi-product batch processing system has been developed. The production planning and scheduling models are capable of handling several products on a system with sequence-dependent setups. The hierarchical structure developed integrates three different planning levels: aggregate production planning, disaggregation production planning, and job sequencing. Two main contributions are made by this research. First, this research suggests a methodology for solving the batching process activities, as yet not fully solved by contemporary researchers. Secondly, an integrated approach to production and detailed sequencing decisions is proposed.