Optimal product aggregation for sales and operations planning in mass customisation context

Integrated operations planning model for the automotive wiring industry

“…In the context of the automotive industry, Kumar et al [ 4 ], Mustapha et al [ 5 ] and Gallego and Garcia [ 6 ] stand out as studies that investigate the value of integrated operations planning.…”

“…Mustapha et al [ 5 ] were interested in the tactical planning process that balances aggregate demand and capacities to deliver realistic production plans. They developed a multi-objective model to identify efficient aggregation schemes considering both sales and operations expectations.…”

“…This coordination is particularly crucial in sectors where products have a significant impact on safety, efficiency, and quality across all aspects of the supply chain, especially in the face of intense global market competition. The automotive wiring industry is no exception to these challenges [ [4] , [5] , [6] ].…”

“…Noticeably, many integrated operations planning models are sector-specific and have been especially devoted to perishable products such as pharmaceutical products [ 23 ], food [ 3 , 9 , 11 , 14 , 15 ], manufacturing [ 8 , 19 , 20 ], and the automotive industry [ [4] , [5] , [6] ].…”

“…Firstly, Mustapha et al [ 5 ] and Gallego and Garcia [ 6 ] investigated mainly the Sales and operations planning problem and developed predictive models to increase automotive producer efficiency. Secondly, for Kumar et al [ 4 ], a firm that produces engines for automotive manufacturers is considered and a model was developed integrating scheduling, inventory, and maintenance costs to be reduced.…”