Emphasizes analytical methods needed to solve complex production issues. Part II: Planning and Forecasting
is a professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering at Tel Aviv University . He earned his B.Sc. from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology , his M.S. from Columbia University , and his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology . Before his doctorate, Dr. Sipper worked for 11 years in the industry in both Israel and the United States, gaining practical experience in roles such as research engineer, production manager, and project manager. This blend of academic and real-world expertise forms the practical, problem-driven backbone of the textbook. from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology , his M
Specific techniques from the book are used to: Before his doctorate, Dr
This area covers short-term scheduling, sequencing, and the control mechanisms needed to keep production on track. F. Project Management Before his doctorate
[ ERP / Business Strategy ] │ ▼ [ Production Planning & Control ] ◄───► [ Supply Chain Management ] │ ▼ [ Shop Floor Execution / MES ]
First published in the late 1990s with subsequent editions, Sipper and Bulfin’s work is not just another textbook. It is a systematic bridge between high-level strategy and floor-level scheduling. Unlike many modern texts that chase buzzwords (IoT, Blockchain, Digital Twins), Sipper’s framework focuses on the mathematical and logical rigor that underpins those technologies.