Separate Planning, Scheduling, and Dispatching
Distinguish production planning, scheduling, and dispatching decisions so each is made at the right horizon.
The move: match each production decision to its horizon. Planning chooses the target Planning translates demand, inventory, and capacity into intended volume and mix. It should answer what the system is preparing to make and why. Scheduling chooses the sequence Scheduling turns the plan into dated work. It checks capacity, materials, setups, and due dates. This is where the plan becomes operational. Dispatching chooses the next move Dispatching handles live execution. It should use clear rules, not reopen the entire plan whenever a queue changes.
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