Advanced Planning and Scheduling Solutions in Process Industry (Paperback)

Paul van Beek

ISBN 10: 3642055281 / ISBN 13: 9783642055287

Published by Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG, Berlin, 2010

Paperback. The past decade has shown an increasing level of interest, research and application of quantitative models and computer based tools in the process industry. These models and tools constitute the basis of so-called Advanced Planning Systems which have gained considerable attention in practice. In particular, OR methodology has been applied to analyze and support the design of supply networks, the planning and scheduling of operations, and control issues arising in the production of food and beverages, chemicals, pharmaceutical, for instance. This book provides both new insights and successful solutions to problems of production planning and scheduling, logistics and supply chain management. It comprises reports on the state of the art, applications of quantitative methods, as well as case studies and success stories from industry. Its contributions are written by leading experts from academia and business. The book addresses practitioners working in industry as well as academic researchers in production, logistics, and supply chain management. The past decade has shown an increasing level of interest, research and application of quantitative models and computer based tools in the process industry. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9783642055287

Synopsis:

The past decade has shown an increasing level of interest, research and application of quantitative models and computer based tools in the process industry. These models and tools constitute the basis of so-called Advanced Planning Systems which have gained considerable attention in practice. In particular, OR methodology has been applied to analyze and support the design of supply networks, the planning and scheduling of operations, and control issues arising in the production of food and beverages, chemicals, pharmaceutical, for instance. This book provides both new insights and successful solutions to problems of production planning and scheduling, logistics and supply chain management. It comprises reports on the state of the art, applications of quantitative methods, as well as case studies and success stories from industry. Its contributions are written by leading experts from academia and business. The book addresses practitioners working in industry as well as academic researchers in production, logistics, and supply chain management.   

Bibliographic Details

Title: Advanced Planning and Scheduling Solutions ...
Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG, Berlin
Publication Date: 2010
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new
Edition: 1st Edition