1. Production Planning & Control
An Introduction

2. The Concept
Planning: consideration of all input variables to achieve predetermined output goals; a pre-production activity to determine optimal production schedule, operation sequence, economic batch quantity, etc.
Control: remedial action to prevent variance of output from planned levels; tracking operations to ensure compliance with planned levels

3. Production Planning Stages
Defining objectives
Setting priorities to attain objectives
Examining internal & external environments of planned system
Determining achievable targets
Determining inputs needed to achieve targets

4. Objectives Effectiveness: goods to fulfill customers’ needs
Maximising output: maximum output with minimum input
Quality control: Product/service quality meets planned quality specifications
Minimise throughput time: conversion of RM to FG in minimum time

5. Objectives (continued)
Capacity: full utilisation of men & machines
Minimise cost: minimum cost of production
Maintaining inventory: optimal inventory
Flexibility: flexibility in production operations
Coordination: between men & machines

6. Objectives (continued)
Capacity: plan for current & future needs
Reduce bottlenecks: solve production problems early
Maximise profit: minimise cost
Production schedules: as per plan
Routes & schedules: to optimise use of men, material & machinery
Maintain performance: maintain standards

7. Functions of Production Planning
Product selection & design
Process selection & planning
Facility location
Facility layout & materials handling
Capacity planning
Systems & procedures
Estimating quantity/costs of production, men
Routing operation sequence
Job scheduling & loading

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