Revolutionizing Manufacturing: Cloud-Based Frameworks Transform Process Planning and Scheduling
The article presents three cloud-based frameworks for coordinating process planning and scheduling in manufacturing. These frameworks include a negotiation-based cloud, a centralised cloud, and a hybrid cloud. The negotiation-based cloud allows units to negotiate process plans independently, while the centralised cloud uses a Planning Centre to manage all resources and scheduling. The hybrid cloud combines both approaches for specific job sets. Overall, the frameworks aim to improve efficiency and coordination in manufacturing processes by utilizing cloud technology.