Continuous production planning using a transition matrix
US8560363B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 19, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q10/06
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for continuous production planning includes identifying a forbidden transition associated with production of first and second end products. The forbidden transition indicates that a manufacturer should not produce the first and second end products consecutively. The method also includes identifying a bridge product associated with the forbidden transition. The bridge product represents a product that the manufacturer could produce between production of the first and second end products. The method further includes determining a quantity of the bridge product that could be produced by the manufacturer. In addition, the method includes scheduling production of the first and second end products and the bridge product. At least a portion of the quantity of the bridge product is scheduled for production between the production of the first and second end products.
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