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The paper presents a genetic algorithm being used for production scheduling in a real-life small batch and multi assortment production company in Poland. The algorithm has been implemented in an already functioning scheduling module of an ERP system. The use of the algorithm generated better quality production schedules and significantly limited staff engagement in scheduling preparation and its control. The details of the algorithm, production system, the range of improvement, conditions which allowed the improvement as well as situation before it are shown in the article. These include planning procedures used before and after the improvement, rationale behind the genetic algorithm development and problems in its every-day use.
Keywords: Scheduling, genetic algorithm, job-shop, small batch, production© This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.