Journal article
A production planning model and a case study for the pharmaceutical industry in the Netherlands
International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications, Vol.6(1-2), pp.37-49
2003
Abstract
A strategic aggregate production planning model was developed for a pharmaceutical company in The Netherlands. It supports strategic planning decisions on changing production capacity, The production line and ways of improving plant performance by comparing optimal total individual cost components with the actual performance data. The model also supports aggregate decisions with regards to order acceptance, detailed production planning and purchasing. Optimal production timing provides good estimates of sales and customer release dates. The effects of external factors such as an expedited order and possible production delays can also be analysed and the sales value of the order calculated. In addition, optimal production plans for the most important items can be used for detailed scheduling tasks and purchasing of raw materials for future periods.
Details
- Title
- A production planning model and a case study for the pharmaceutical industry in the Netherlands
- Authors
- Jalal Ashayeri (Author) - Tilburg University, NetherlandsWillem Selen (Author) - Macquarie University
- Publication details
- International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications, Vol.6(1-2), pp.37-49
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd.
- Date published
- 2003
- DOI
- 10.1080/1367556031000063059
- ISSN
- 1367-5567
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449881102621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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