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An interactive simulator for teaching production planning and control

Philip M. Wolfe, Gerald R. Graves

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In this paper, an interactive production simulator is described which can be used to teach modern production planning and control techniques. Using this system the student can experience many of the complexities of a manufacturing environment. Master production scheduling and materials requirements planning capabilities are included in the simulator.

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In this paper, an interactive production simulator is described which can be used to teach modern production planning and control techniques. Using this system the student can experience many of the complexities of a manufacturing environment. Master production scheduling and materials requirements planning capabilities are included in the simulator.

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In this paper, an interactive production simulator is described which can be used to teach modern production planning and control techniques. Using this system the student can experience many of the complexities of a manufacturing environment. Master production scheduling and materials requirements planning capabilities are included in the simulator.

Key concepts: Production planning, Computer science, Production control, Scheduling (production processes), Production (economics), Material requirements planning, Simulation, Control (management)

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