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Gap Analysis Approach to the Effective Implementation of Master Production Scheduling Systems

Integrated Manufacturing Systems

ISSN: 0957-6061

Article publication date: 1 February 1992

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Abstract

Develops and describes a knowledge‐based systems approach which may be used to highlight the disparity between the essential and/or desirable prerequisites for the implementation of effective master production scheduling (MPS) systems and what actually exists in a given manufacturing environment. Identifies seven high level MPS implementation issues: 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. Asks questions to determine the presence or absence of necessary prerequisites. If a high level prerequisite, 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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Citation

Kochhar, A. and Suri, A. (1992), "Gap Analysis Approach to the Effective Implementation of Master Production Scheduling Systems", Integrated Manufacturing Systems, Vol. 3 No. 2, pp. 20-23. https://doi.org/10.1108/09576069210011733

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MCB UP Ltd

Copyright © 1992, MCB UP Limited

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