(PPP): A hybrid system for integrating process and production planning in batch part manufacturing

Integration of planning functions is a key issue of the current manufacturing systems advances. Process and production planning are two multi-task activities of particular importance in batch manufacturing environment. This paper presents the structure and functional relationships within (PPP), which is a prototype system for integrating process planning to production planning tasks. Three basic system integrating tools have been implemented to build (PPP): the IDEFO approach, a relational database platform, as well as linear and non-linear analytical models. The framework of each of the (PPP) building blocks is discussed. The (PPP) system model section is emphasized and verified using numerical data.