Methoden zur Unterstützung der Mittel und Kurzfristplanung einer sorten- und variantenreichen Produktion mit unsicherer Kundennachfrage am Beispiel der SAATBAULINZ eGen

Abstract

This thesis addresses the optimization of medium- and short-term production planning at SAATBAU LINZ eGen, a seed company with a broad portfolio of crop types and varieties. The company faces the complex challenge of managing a high level of product variety and seasonally fluctuating, hardto-predict customer demand, all while operating under limited production resources. These conditions lead to planning uncertainties and instabilities that can negatively impact production efficiency and delivery reliability. The aim of this work is to identify suitable methods and approaches that enable robust, flexible, and efficient production planning. Both theoretical foundations and practical requirements are analyzed to develop a planning concept tailored to the company’s specific needs. The proposed approach enhances planning stability, improves responsiveness to short-term changes, and ensures optimal use of available resources. The findings provide concrete recommendations for improving the planning processes at SAATBAU LINZ eGen and offer valuable insights for other companies facing similar challenges.

Date of Award	2025
Original language	German (Austria)
Supervisor	Roland Braune (Supervisor)