Computer-implemented architecture for performing supply chain planning

摘要

A computer-implemented architecture for performing supply chain planning comprises a database storing master data descriptive of supply chain items; a model generator (24) coupled to the database and configured to derive a master data-based core model (26) representative of a supply chain planning problem; a solver configured to translate the core model (26) into a mathematical model (34) and determine a solution to the mathematical model; and a preprocessor (28) configured to preprocess the core model (26) by subjecting the core model to a set of rules to derive a preprocessed core model (30), wherein the solver (22) establishes the mathematical model (34) from the preprocessed core model (30). By applying a set of preprocessing rules to the core model, where the business logic of the supply chain planning problem still exists, the solving process of the planning problem can be improved and the performance of the solver can be enhanced. Moreover, meaningful results obtained from the preprocessing can be reported to a customer.