you are looking for a high-level Lean or Six Sigma overview. Instead, look for The Goal by Goldratt or Lean Thinking by Womack.
This intermediate-level planning determines the production rate, workforce levels, and inventory levels for the next 3-18 months. The text provides methods to balance demand and capacity, utilizing techniques like chase strategies (matching demand) and level strategies (keeping production constant). C. Master Production Scheduling (MPS)
, a factory plagued by a "see-saw" problem: one month they had too much inventory, and the next, they were failing to meet customer orders.
Implementing effective dispatching and corrective actions when production deviates from the plan. Conclusion