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Seeking to learn more about production planning? On this page you can find other web-based resources on the subject, in addition to a hand-picked list of the most relevant production planning literature here.

Mobile Applications
There are many handy applications with excellent functions and features obtainable from both iTunes and the Android Marketplace. Some of which are listed here.
 
Automated Scheduling, Optimisation and Planning Research Group
The Automated Scheduling, Optimisation and Planning (ASAP) research group carries out research into models, heuristics and algorithms for automatically producing high-quality solutions to a variety of real-world applications and optimisation problems.
 
Best Manufacturing Pratices
The Best Manufacturing Practices (BMP) Program was created in 1985 to help businesses identify, research, and promote exceptional manufacturing practices, methods, and procedures.
 
Lean Manufacturing Japan
Lean manufacturing techniques from Japan. Kaizen, 5s, Toyota production system, Kanban and scheduling.
 
Manufacturing Computer Solutions
The definitive IT and management homepage for manufacturers and engineering businesses, providing: the latest industry News a comprehensive IT Shortlist section detailing software, hardware and IT service providers.
 
Manufacturing Planning and Control
This chapter provides a framework for discrete-parts manufacturing planning and control and provides an overview of applicable model formulations.
 
Manufacturingtalk
Manufacturingtalk is a news and information website aimed at Manufacturing, Production and Automation Engineers throughout the world.
 
Planning Engineers Organisation
Useful papers for planners and schedulers. Some of these are dissertation papers submitted by members as part of their membership application process.
 
Planning Planet
Project Planning resource site featuring a comprehensive jobs section and forum.
 
Production Scheduling Blog
A useful blog dedicated to production scheduling research and discussion.
 
Production Scheduling.com
A site devoted to all interested individuals: production planners and academic colleagues.
 
Taylor & Francis Journals
Published eight times a year, Production Planning & Control is an international journal that brings together research papers on all aspects of production planning and control and the management of operations in all industries.