Hierarchical Production Planning and Scheduling in the Apparel Industry.

Abstract

The independent nature of current scheduling methodology can lead to conflict and inefficiences. Short term production schedules may not be consistent with daily operational capabilities. Thus, establishing a formal link between long-term, short-term, and daily planning procedures would ensure consistency and can result in more efficient operations. Hierarchical production planning and scheduling is proposed to formally link long-term, short term, and daily planning tasks.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 15, 1995
Accession Number
ADA298601

Entities

People

  • James P. Jarvis
  • Melissa R. Bowers

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Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Availability
  • Commerce
  • Computer Programming
  • Computers
  • End Items
  • Hierarchies
  • Integer Programming
  • Inventory
  • Lead Time
  • Linear Programming
  • Manufacturing
  • Mathematical Models
  • Mathematical Programming
  • Production
  • Production Planning
  • Scheduling (Production)

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