Production system planning in Competence-Cell-based Networks

Abstract

Autonomous, elementary units of production, cooperating in temporary networks, are considered as a key organizational form of enterprises in the 21st century. A scientific approach is provided by networks based on customer-oriented, directly linked, smallest autonomous business units called Competence Cells. Models for Competence Cells and their networking were developed. For such networks also, an operationalized concept of organization is needed. With the ‘Holistic Integration Method’ (HIM), an organizational manual is provided. The general architecture of the Holistic Integration Method consists of the levels ‘Portal’, ‘Process Engine’ and ‘Methods and Tools’. The concept of Competence-Cell-based Networks leads to new requirements for the planning of production systems of such networks. Therefore, a framework called ‘PlaNet—Planning Concept for Networks’ has been developed. PlaNet, which is a component of HIM, provides the means that enable the Competence Cells to solve their planning problems. The framework includes methodical and default components for planning and designing logistics structures and production plants. The suitable basis for PlaNet has been found with the Systems Engineering Methodology (SE). Thus, the components of the methodical concept of PlaNet are derived from the components of SE. The Net Planning Assistant with its Production Database is a toolset which comprises software implementing the methods of PlaNet including tools for participative planning.

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