A review of hierarchical production planning and its applicability for modern manufacturing |
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| Authors: | KENNETH N. McKAY FRANK R. SAFAYENI JOHN A. BUZACOTT |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Faculty of Business , Memorial University of Newfoundland , St John's, NF, AlB 3X5, Canada;2. Department of Management Sciences , University of Waterloo , Ontario, Canada Phone: 709-737-4747 E-mail: kmckay@kean.ucs.mun.ca;3. Faculty of Administrative Studies , York University , UK |
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| Abstract: | The hierarchical production planning (HPP) paradigm has become an accepted planning and control strategy for many medium-to-large manufacturing situations. While the paradigm appears intuitively obvious and appropriate for many factories, there are a number of modern manufacturing situations where the application of the HPP approach may not be appropriate. By understanding the fundamental principles and concepts inherent in the HPP approach, it is possible to identify situations suitable for HPP with little or no adaptation, and situations where HPP must be extensively modified before use. A poor understanding of HPP |
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| Keywords: | hierarchical production planning historical review |
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