A tools-system in decentralized production management systems

A “Multi-Layered Parallel Production Management” concept and its support tools-system for decentralized production management are proposed, on the basis of a “Sector optimization” concept and a “Tools-system” concept. The necessity for introducing a production system decentralization with a long range/total systematic view, for realizing a flexible and effective production management, is first discussed. Then, discussion is centered on production management quality enhancement and its support methodology. Further, a tools-system for “Multi-Layered Parallel Production Management” support is proposed and its applications are discussed.