Multi-period Product Configuration Change Planning: An Application of a Hybrid Algorithm

This paper focuses on dealing with the supplier selection and the purchase planning in multi-period change problems of product configuration with considering the assembly sequence of components, quantity discount, and customer requirement. To solving the configuration change problem, an optimized mathematical model is established and a decision support system is developed based on a hybrid algorithm. Through applying the proposed hybrid algorithm, the planning of multi-period product configuration change can be completed efficiently and effectively.