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The system comprises two modules \u2013 energy cost minimization and joined energy cost minimization and output maximization. Following the description of the researched production, the paper presents a gist of the underlying formulations. Then, it tests the DSS on real data instances with a focus on its configuration, practical implications and implementation challenges.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title content-type=\"abstract-heading\">Design\/methodology\/approach<\/jats:title><jats:p>The design of the planning tool is consistent with that of the model\u2010based DSS and based on the existing information systems. The defined research problems are explored with the use of quantitative methods \u2013 the operations research methodology.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title content-type=\"abstract-heading\">Findings<\/jats:title><jats:p>The findings show that ENEO reflects the essence of the researched production process and can provide benefits in practical business operations.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title content-type=\"abstract-heading\">Research limitations\/implications<\/jats:title><jats:p>Both the proposed system configuration and the formulated models lay a foundation to further research within the described industrial setting.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title content-type=\"abstract-heading\">Practical implications<\/jats:title><jats:p>The system can be utilized in daily operations to provide substantial cost savings, improved capacity utilization and reactivity.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title content-type=\"abstract-heading\">Originality\/value<\/jats:title><jats:p>This paper contributes to research by bridging the gap between theory and practice. 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