Analysis of the Production Planning Process for Midea Air Conditioning Products Based on Flexible Manufacturing

Wenwen Yue

doi:10.62051/ijgem.v10n5.07

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Wenwen Yue

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62051/ijgem.v10n5.07

Keywords:

Midea air conditioners, Flexible manufacturing, Production planning process, Master production schedule, Digital manufacturing

Abstract

As intelligent manufacturing and flexible production become increasingly important in the manufacturing industry, the design of scientific, efficient and flexible production plans has become essential for improving operational efficiency and customer responsiveness. Taking Midea's air conditioning products as the research object, this paper examines the formulation process, hierarchical structure, supporting information systems and adjustment mechanisms of production planning. Based on flexible manufacturing theory, it analyzes planning strategies for a product system characterized by multiple varieties, multiple models and seasonal demand fluctuations. The analysis shows that Midea's production planning process has formed a relatively complete closed loop composed of demand forecasting, master production scheduling, medium and short term scheduling, execution monitoring and feedback adjustment. Information systems such as ERP, MES and APS provide an important technical basis for flexible planning. However, problems remain in demand forecasting accuracy, cross departmental coordination, supplier response and the timeliness of plan adjustment. This paper proposes optimization measures involving intelligent forecasting, system integration, supplier collaboration and rapid on-site response. The findings provide practical implications for production planning in large scale home appliance manufacturing enterprises.

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