A linear programming model for integrated production planning study for methods, procedures and practices of a South African bread producing firm. The study considers the entire planning activity in the firm as an integrated process involving several closely related functions. The mathematical modelling considers production costs, production throughput rates, customer specifications and demands, sales process and facility capacities and designs an optimal production planning. The firm produces two perishable products that should be stored for fixed periods. There is a series a of vehicles responsible for delivering the products from the firm to distribution centers in specific quantities. Computation of results and analysis reveals that the integrated methodology is feasible and practical.

Keywords

Production planning, distribution planning, supply chain management, Baking industry, integrated systems.