Ebook: Multi-Level Lot Sizing and Scheduling: Methods for Capacitated, Dynamic, and Deterministic Models

This book is the outcome of my research in the field of multi­ levellot sizing and scheduling which started in May 1993 at the Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel (Germany). During this time I discovered more and more interesting aspects ab out this subject and I had to learn that not every promising idea can be thoroughly evaluated by one person alone. Nevertheless, I am now in the position to present some results which are supposed to be useful for future endeavors. Since April 1995 the work was done with partial support from the research project no. Dr 170/4-1 from the "Deutsche For­ schungsgemeinschaft" (D FG). The remaining space in this preface shaH be dedicated to those who gave me valuable support: First, let me express my deep gratitude towards my thesis ad­ visor Prof. Dr. Andreas Drexl. He certainly is a very outstanding advisor. Without his steady suggestions, this work would not have come that far. Despite his scarce time capacities, he never rejected proof-reading draft versions of working papers, and he was always willing to discuss new ideas - the good as weH as the bad ones. He and Prof. Dr. Gerd Hansen refereed this thesis. I am in­ debted to both for their assessment. I am also owing something to Dr. Knut Haase. Since we al­ most never had the same opinion when discussing certain lot sizing aspects, his comments and criticism gave stimulating input.

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The logic of Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP II) which is implemented in most modern production planning and control systems does not provide any satisfying solutions for multi-level lot sizing, especially not, when capacity is scare. Moreover, lot size and sequence decisions are usually not integrated as it should be for the short-term planning. The book fills in the gap and presents models and methods for multi-level lot sizing and scheduling.

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The logic of Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP II) which is implemented in most modern production planning and control systems does not provide any satisfying solutions for multi-level lot sizing, especially not, when capacity is scare. Moreover, lot size and sequence decisions are usually not integrated as it should be for the short-term planning. The book fills in the gap and presents models and methods for multi-level lot sizing and scheduling.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xxiii
Introduction....Pages 1-12
Literature Review....Pages 13-28
Problem Specifications....Pages 29-68
Instance Generation....Pages 69-94
Lower Bounds....Pages 95-121
Multiple Machines....Pages 123-223
Parallel Machines....Pages 225-230
Multiple Resources....Pages 231-234
Partially Renewable Resources....Pages 235-237
Rolling Planning Horizon....Pages 239-245
Method Selection Guidelines....Pages 247-250
Research Opportunities....Pages 251-255
Conclusion....Pages 257-260
Back Matter....Pages 261-355

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The logic of Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP II) which is implemented in most modern production planning and control systems does not provide any satisfying solutions for multi-level lot sizing, especially not, when capacity is scare. Moreover, lot size and sequence decisions are usually not integrated as it should be for the short-term planning. The book fills in the gap and presents models and methods for multi-level lot sizing and scheduling.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xxiii
Introduction....Pages 1-12
Literature Review....Pages 13-28
Problem Specifications....Pages 29-68
Instance Generation....Pages 69-94
Lower Bounds....Pages 95-121
Multiple Machines....Pages 123-223
Parallel Machines....Pages 225-230
Multiple Resources....Pages 231-234
Partially Renewable Resources....Pages 235-237
Rolling Planning Horizon....Pages 239-245
Method Selection Guidelines....Pages 247-250
Research Opportunities....Pages 251-255
Conclusion....Pages 257-260
Back Matter....Pages 261-355
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