A feasibility study on the development of an integrated manufacturing planning and control system in the South African Sawmill Industry

Kapp, S. B.; Price, C. S.; Turner, P.; Vermaas, H. F.

Abstract

A feasibility study was conducted to assess the potential application of an integrated manufacturing planning and control (MPC) system within the South African sawmill industry. Implementation of such a system could enhance the international competitiveness of the sawmill industry through improved supply chain co-ordination. Potential benefits include higher turnover, lower manufacturing cost and improved customer service. Profit improvements of between 2–7% on turnover have been reported from commercial applications internationally.

Citation

Kapp, S. B., Price, C. S., Turner, P., & Vermaas, H. F. (1999). A feasibility study on the development of an integrated manufacturing planning and control system in the South African Sawmill Industry. Southern African forestry journal, 184(1), 80-87. https://doi.org/10.1080/10295925.1999.9631215

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: 1999-03
• Deposit Date: Aug 1, 2016
• Journal: The Southern African Forestry Journal
• Print ISSN: 1029-5925
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 184
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 80-87
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/10295925.1999.9631215
• Keywords: Plant Science; Forestry,
• Public URL: http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/320759