Exploring problems related to the materials planning user environment

• This paper explores the existence of various user-environment problems (i.e. problems related to the planningorganization, basic planning data, software support, education, and knowledge) and explains the impact of userenvironment problems on the perceived planning performance of different materials planning methods (MRP, re-order point, kanban, run-out time, and periodic review methods). It is based on a survey of 153 manufacturing and 53 distributing companies in Sweden. Four distinct clusters of user environments are identified. It is shown how different materials planning methods perform differently in various user environments.

Subject headings

TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER  -- Maskinteknik -- Produktionsteknik, arbetsvetenskap och ergonomi (hsv//swe)

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY  -- Mechanical Engineering -- Production Engineering, Human Work Science and Ergonomics (hsv//eng)

Keyword

Materials requirements planning

Productivity

Organizational issues

Inventory management

Publication and Content Type

art (subject category)

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