Abstract

This paper develops and describes a knowledge-based systems approach which may be used to highlight the disparity between the essential and/or desirable pre-requisites for the implementation of effective master production scheduling (MPS) systems and what actually exists in a given manufacturing environment. Seven high level MPS implementation issues are identified. These are level of understanding of MPS systems; procedures and responsibilities for MPS creation; planning horizons, time-buckets and time fences; capacity feasibility of the MPS; dealing with backlogs; adherence to the MPS; and what to master schedule. Questions are asked to determine the presence or absence of necessary pre-requisites. If a high level pre-requisite, relating to procedures and data, is not present, further lower level questions are asked to assess the reasons for its lack, and how it may be provided. This gap analysis approach makes it possible to identify in advance the major problems which must be addressed to ensure the effective implementation of master production scheduling systems.

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