Hierarchical Production Planning and Scheduling in the Apparel Industry

摘要

The independent nature of current scheduling methodology can lead to conflict andinefficiences. 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.