Department of Industrial Engineering and Technology Management
Da-Yeh University
No.112, Shanjiao Rd., Dacun, Changhua 515, Taiwan
Department of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management
National Tsing-Hua University
No.101, Section 2 Kuang Fu Rd., Hsinchu 300, Taiwan
In this paper, we discuss the hierarchical multi-site production chain planning framework, which consists of supply network planning (SNP) and master production scheduling (MPS) models. Besides, a TFT-LCD manufacturer case in Taiwan is taken as an illustration to explain these planning issues. Then, mathematical programming models considering multiple practical planning characteristics and constraints are developed. We employ linear programming (LP) and evolution-based particle swarm optimization (PSO) techniques. Through these planning procedures, the information on production or procurement in the multi-plant network can be derived. In addition, three different planning decision models are compared and related sensitivity analysis are also discussed.
Keywords: hierarchical planning, TFT-LCD, supply chain, particle swarm
(*Contact: E-mail yyc@mail.dyu.edu.tw )
Cite this article as: Yin-Yann Chen and James T. Lin, "Hierarchical Multi-Constraint Production Planning Problem Using Linear Programming and Heuristics," Journal of the Chinese Institute of Industrial Engineers, 25, 347-357 (2008).