Abstract Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) is a means of facilitating cross-functional
coordination, such as across the marketing-operations interface, but adopters of S&OP have …

The view on safety buffers is fragmented in the current literature; some researchers argue
that a safety buffer is only waste, while others see them as prerequisites to absorb variations …

The current uncertain and volatile business context is challenging firms worldwide, leading
to the need to be responsive at a competitive cost. This trend is so substantial that it even …

Purpose: The theory of constraints (TOC) drum-buffer-rope methodology is appropriate
when managing a production plant in complex environments, such as make-to-order (MTO) …

The incorporation of new information and communication technologies to transform aspects
related to the design of production systems, manufacturing, storage, and logistics are some …

This paper presents a new modelling framework for developing a sales and operations plan
that integrates promotion and production planning decisions. We adopt a rich demand …

Market conditions and supply chains have been under constant changes. Uncertainty has
increased, and visibility has decreased, putting companies in a fluctuating environment …

Current production planning and scheduling systems in automation do not meet the
requirements of modern individualized production. Today's, static production processes …

Handbook Integral Logistics Management Page 1 Handbook Integral Logistics
Management Paul Schönsleben Operations and Supply Chain Management Within and …

The objective of the following paper is to clearly outline the types of Manufacturing Planning
and Control systems (MPC) that have characterized the last hundred years, but which are …