Which PPC-Methods are implemented in Industry? - Yet another Review

This paper addresses the theory-practice gap in production planning and control (PPC), which describes the degree of applicability of academic research. We will measure this gap based on the reported application of academic research in industry. Therefore, this paper analyzes the current challenges that companies face in the area of PPC by reviewing empirical studies and relevant literature. We use our findings to draw conclusions about topics that are particularly helpful for the practical implementation of PPC methods and systems in industry. In addition, a literature analysis is carried out to provide a current overview on applied research. We show that applied research is still a term used in diverse settings and scenarios, ranging from purely theoretical works to practical implementations. Furthermore, the identified implementation studies are closely reviewed by comparing them to the analyzed topics currently of interest to practitioners. The results indicate that authors report on aspects of transparency as well as stakeholder-interaction, with the former being more prominently depicted.