A research on optimal scheduling and stock allocation planning considering customers’ needs with negotiation mechanism between customers and manufacturer

Abstract

This paper proposes a method which is to achieve an optimal scheduling and stock allocation planning simultaneously using a combinatorial auction under mass customization system. Proposal method decides a production scheduling and material stock allocation planning to aim minimizing the delay from acceptable delivery time. A numerical example is then discussed to demonstrate its suitability in obtaining an optimal plan under negotiations between manufacturer and customers.