MULTIPLE-STAGE PRODUCTION PLANNING RESEARCH - HISTORY AND OPPORTUNITIES

Surveys multiple-stage production planning literature to reveal that t his sizeable body of research is largely inspired by single-item produ ction planning. Suggests several promising research opportunities, inc luding the possible development of scheduling techniques not derived f rom older, single-item procedures. Highlights the need for further com parative testing between existing ''improved'' techniques, as well as the wealth of work yet to be done in multiple-stage production plannin g with limited resources and possible extensions to supply-chain manag ement.