In that model, multiple product managers and multiple manufacturing managers forecast the means of their respective demand and capacity distributions, and a central coordinator allocates capacities based on these forecasts.
This challenge can be addressed by using multi-scale product models comprising multiple levels of detail (LoD).
Perhaps this is what Weiss meant by "Fruit Fly Experiments," an instability, and tendency to throw multiple products or business models against "a wall" (the consumer) to see what sticks.
Our model involves multiple product managers and multiple manufacturing managers who forecast the means of their respective demand and capacity distributions.
Amrani et al. (2011) formulated an MIP model for a multiple product production distribution network such that the considered network has the property of alternative facility configuration.
The model is characterized by multiple product families, a central manufacturing plant site, multiple cross-docking and distribution center sites, and retail outlets which demand multiple units of several commodities.
The trade-offs with respect to component commonality in product family design among multiple product generations are identified and analyzed based on developed models.
Krishnan et al. (2008) proposed three mathematical models for designing a facility layout in an uncertain environment by considering multiple product demand scenarios.
The concept is modeled on the petroleum refinery, in which crude oil is converted into fuels and chemicals that provide multiple product and revenue streams.
The optimization model includes multiple products, suppliers, plants, retailers, demand markets, and drop-off depots.
