Vorrichtung und Verfahren zur Koordination von mehreren Planungssitzungen unter Verwendung von zeitlichen Zwangsbedingungen

摘要

A method implemented in a computer control system utilizes temporal constraints to coordinate multiple planning sessions for multi-step production processes such that scheduling constraints are satisfied and flexibility for individual job planning is retained. The computer control system includes an outer planner loop module, which manages the queue of planned and unplanned jobs and interacts with the computer control system, and an individual job planner. The method includes checking the queue of planned jobs for imminent planned jobs, performing a temporal clamping process for planned jobs scheduled to begin soon, and releasing planned jobs for production. Checking is performed for additional imminent planned jobs and the individual job planner is called to produce a plan for the next job if no imminent planned jobs are identified. A plan is produced for the next job by the individual job planner.