PRODUCTION PLANNING
and SCHEDULING
Learning Objectives:
1. Define manufacturing, production, service
production.
2. Differentiate production planning and scheduling.
The process of
turning
raw
materials or parts
into
finished
goods.
MANUFACTURING
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PRODUCTION
the
practice
of
converting
raw
materials or inputs in a
manufacturing process
into finished goods or
products.
❖making of furniture out of full-grown trees
❖planting and harvesting crops.
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Service
Production
The method of
providing service to
customers.
Examples
include
financial
services,
information technology
and hospitality.
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Production Planning and Scheduling in
Manufacturing
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Production Planning
Involves
strategic
decisionmaking to determine the optimal
production strategy, resource
allocation, and scheduling to meet
customer
demand
and
organizational objectives.
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The main objectives of production planning include:
•Forecasting customer demand and market trends
•Setting production goals and objectives
•Determining the types and quantities of products to be
produced
•Identifying the necessary resources (materials, equipment,
labor, etc.)
•Allocating resources efficiently
•Developing manufacturing schedules and timelines
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Production Scheduling
Entails the creation of
a comprehensive and
detailed
timetable
outlining the specific
order and timing of
production activities.
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The primary objectives of production scheduling
include:
•Sequencing the order of production tasks
•Assigning resources (equipment, labor, etc.) to specific
tasks
•Minimizing idle time and maximizing resource utilization
•Adapting to changes in customer demand or unforeseen
disruptions
•Ensuring timely delivery of products
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Difference between production planning and
production scheduling
Production planning
Production Scheduling
VS
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Difference between production planning and
production scheduling
Production
planning
focuses on the big
picture and long-term
decisions
ensuring
production activities
align
with
overall
business strategy and
customer demand.
VS
Production
Scheduling
focuses on short-term
decisions that aim to
optimize
efficiency,
minimize costs, and
maintain a smooth
workflow within the
production process.
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