A COMPUTER BASED SYSTEM FOR PRODUCTION PLANNING AND BUDGETING IN HORTICULTURAL FIRMS

A simulation model for production planning in greenhouses is developed.
The planning is based on gross margin calculations and information about the need of greenhouse space and labour for each crop.

During the planning procedure, a diagram showing the use of greenhouse area is shown on the screen.
On this picture, one has an overview of how the greenhouse space is used.
The planner chooses the amount of each crop and the greenhouse where it shall be grown.
Then, incomes and costs are calculated as well as fuel consumption and labour requirement.

A routine for budgeting is also a part of the program.

IX Symposium on Horticultural Economics, XXII IHC

B. Håkansson

https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.1987.203.1