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Abstract
Recent software developments in system modelling via transfer function analysis now enables a much broader understanding of the dynamics of aggregate planning to be gained. In particular it opens up the possibility of exploiting filter theory as a focal point during algorithm design. This is particularly attractive in view of the fact that we have established, via transfer function models, that there is commonality between HMMS and the order-up-to replenishment rules used extensively within both local and global supply chains. Filter theory allows us to relate these dynamics directly to present-day production planning strategy as observed in much industrial practice. It covers the spectrum of production strategies recently identified as preferred industrial practice. These strategies range from ‘level scheduling’ (i.e. lean production) right through to ‘pure chase’ (i.e. agile manufacture) with appropriate simple algorithmic control support via APIOBPCS software.
JEROEN DEJONCKHEERE is a former Student and Researcher of KU Leuven, presently the Materials Manager for General Electrics Power Controls in Belgium (Ghent plant). He has published in the European Journal of Operational Research, European Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management and the International Journal of Production Research.
STEPHEN DISNEY is a Lecturer with the Logistics Systems Dynamics Group, Cardiff Business School. Stephens current research interests involve the application of control theory; specifically transform techniques, to supply chains and e-business scenarios in order to investigate dynamic and economic performance. He has completed his PhD, MSc and BEng, all at Cardiff University.
MARC LAMBRECHT is Professor of Operations Management at KU Leuven, Belgium. He is currently the Dean of the Business School at KU Leuven. He has published six books on Operations Management and he published in Management Science, Operations Research, European Journal of Operational Research, the International Journal of Production Research, the International Journal of Production Economics, IIE Transactions and Interfaces. His research interests are stochastic models, multi-echelon inventory management, factory physics and capacity constrained production systems.
DENIS R. TOWILL is Research Professor at University of Wales, and is presently Co-Director of the Logistics Systems Dynamics Group at Cardiff Business School. He has published over 350 papers and three books. In 2000 he was awarded the Lord Hirst Premium by the Council of the Institution of Electrical Engineers for the paper ‘Management theory – is it of any practical use?’ Professor Towill has worked with many industries, including automotive, aerospace, mechanical, construction, electronic, steel supplies and healthcare market sectors.