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Controlling multi-level production in a rolling-schedule environment

Dellaert, Nico; Jeunet, Jully (2003), Controlling multi-level production in a rolling-schedule environment, International Journal of Production Economics, 85, 1, p. 113-121. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0925-5273(03)00091-4

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Article accepté pour publication ou publié
Date
2003
Journal name
International Journal of Production Economics
Volume
85
Number
1
Publisher
Elsevier
Pages
113-121
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Author(s)
Dellaert, Nico
Jeunet, Jully
Abstract (EN)
We consider the multi-level lot-sizing problem in a rolling-schedule environment as it occurs in Material Requirements Planning systems, with no capacity constraints and a time-invariant cost structure. We show that the performance of fixed-horizon methods can be improved drastically in a rolling-schedule environment. We consider several improvement methods, such as the use of discounted costs and implementing a make-to-stock policy for the basic components.
Subjects / Keywords
Lot sizing; General product structure; Rolling schedule; Planning systems
JEL
M11 - Production Management
L23 - Organization of Production