Production Planning Systems :
Production Planning Systems Push Production Planning
Pull Production Planning
Push Production Planning :
Push Production Planning Goods are pushed through production and sales, regardless of demand.
Dominant Method
Example: Firework Sales
Pull Production Planning :
Pull Production Planning Goods are manufactured based upon customer demand.
Goods are produced when inventory is low
Keeps inventory at efficient levels
Allows for customization
Example: Dell Computer Sales
Push vs. Pull :
Push vs. Pull Push Production Planning Pull Production Planning