Interlinking central production planning with autonomous production control

The process of production planning and control contributes significantly to the efficiency of modern production systems. However, common central planning methods in industrial application show deficits in complex and dynamic production environments. In contrast to prevailing central control methods, approaches of autonomous control offer the chance to cope with these dynamic conditions more efficiently. An interlinking of central planning with autonomous control methods promises the advantages of both approaches. Nevertheless, there is currently a lack of knowledge concerning the interlinking of central production planning with autonomous production control. Therefore, the interdependencies have to be analysed in order to combine both approaches efficiently. In this context, the paper on hand describes the basic approach and potentials for the interlinking of central planning and autonomous control and gives an outlook on further research activities. Key-Words: Autonomous Control, Production Planning and Control, PPC, Central Planning