Sectoral Advanced Planning Systems (APS) Based on Utility Functions

Abstract

This paper contains the example of sectoral APS systems, for which the problem algorithmic space coincides with the relevant operational environment with great accuracy. The method of scheduling for technological processes with looping is described, based on the simultaneous application of two criteria: the value of relative direct costs and the average utility of order fulfillment. The influence of buffers on the work of shops is considered. The proposed method provides an automatic grouping of the same type of jobs on all machines involved while taking into account the required duration of jobs. A package of application programs has been developed that allows planning for an average number of orders. The result of the program is a set of non-dominant (not improved) options that are offered to the user for making a final decision.