JEI:Just-Enough-Information Paradigm for Production Scheduling in a Manufacturing Supply Network.

Abstract

We describe an emerging problem in manufacturing and its potential solution. The problem deals with the optimization of manufacturing supply networks, as opposed to the optimization of individual company manufacturing facilities. The opportunity for cost savings is great, but the need to preserve confidentiality of each company's data presents a major impediment. Just-Enough-Information (JEI) is a new paradigm for production scheduling, based on exchange of minimal proprietary data among companies. We describe a specific new algorithm to implement JEI, based on exchange of Demand-Availability-Order (DAO) data. Evidence from simulation studies indicates that this methodology is highly promising. Practical application depends on generalizing DAO and on complementing it with a broad range of related systems, including real time coarse capacity management. The paper also addresses these comprehensive requirements.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA311300

Entities

People

  • David D. Grossman
  • Mirza M. Beg
  • Peter M. Will
  • Victor D. Lee

Organizations

  • University of Southern California

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  • Energy and Power Technologies
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  • Manufacturing
  • Monte Carlo Method
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  • Scheduling (Production)
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