Production planning is a managerial function mainly concerned with the following issues.
- What production facilities are required?
- Layout of production facility to be laid out in the space available for the production
- Desired product at the desired rate of production
Production planning has a dynamic nature and has to be changed according to the changes in circumstances.
Requirements of Production Planning
A production plan should be based on accurate data. Random calculation or guess works should be avoided while planning as it can have a chain effect on the whole plan. Plans should be flexible to accommodate any deviation from the conditions and situations as perceived during planning. A rigid plan will be an accessory to fall as it may lead to compromises on various fronts which may not be suitable for longer duration. Any plan should satisfy pre defined objectives like timely delivery, quality etc. Plan should be simple and straight forward with a robust reporting system so that right information reaches at right place in right time.
Production Control
Production control is a mechanism to monitor the execution of plans. Production operation should start at right time and the progress should be observed and recorded properly so that the data can be analyzed and deviation can be measured to initiate a suitable action i.e. change in plan. Corrective action should be taken immediately in order to minimize the negative impact of deviation from the plan. There should be a feedback system in order to improve future plans.
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