Identification of a novel architecture for production planning and control in consideration of biomimetic algorithms

Despite great progress in the academic study of production planning and control (PPC), current PPC systems still fail to fully meet industry's needs. The approach presented here aims at a more functional and user-friendly PPC by conceptualising a novel idea that leverages the potentials of biomimetic algorithms. The proposed architecture consists of four core modules: order release module, digital shadow, event detection and processing, and decision-making module. Their interactions provide the functionality of the system while emphasising the workers' key role in the socio-technical PPC system. Requirements for the implementation of the architecture as well as starting points for future research are identified along with the concept.