Method for determining flexible demand in a manufacturing proces

Details Method for determining flexible demand in a manufacturing proces Method for determining flexible demand in a manufacturing proces

1994-06-16

1995-08-08

Hayes, Gail O.

Boots, shoes, and leggings

364468, G06F 1760, G06G 752

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054404800

ABSTRACT:
A system that determines the total demand for a product for each day over four time periods specified by the user of the system. Within the first time period, from the current date up to a demand fence, the total demand cannot be altered. For the next three periods, called the flex fence periods, the total demand for each day can vary by a percentage amount set by the user. If an order exceeding capacity is received for a date beyond the demand fence, the system will recalculate total demand for all days beyond the demand fence and prior to the order date to attempt to produce the total demand quantity necessary to fulfill the order. In calculating the increased quantities, the system uses a formula that prevents the total demand quantity for any day from exceeding the amount of material that was ordered for that day.

REFERENCES:
Costanza, John R., "The Quantum Leap in Speed to Market", J-I-T Institute of Technology, 1990, pp. 89-94.

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