In this paper, we show that the planning and decision-support capabilities of the MPC (Manufacturing Planning and Control) system, which forms the core of any ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) package, may be substantively enhanced by including a Decision Support Module (DSM) as an add-on at...

An advanced decision support system is presented to answer aggregate planning questions regarding the trade-off between demand (product-mix) and supply (capacity) in a multi period stochastic setting. This tool improves the effectiveness and efficiency of sales and operation planning meetings by...