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Production Planning & Control

Video Module 4: Industry Readiness

Production Planning & Control

Production Planning & Control is a systematic approach used in industries to plan, organize, direct, and control production activities so that the right product is produced in the right quantity, at the right time, with minimum cost and waste. PPC bridges the gap between management planning and shop-floor execution, making engineers and supervisors industry-ready.

Why PPC is Critical for Industry Readiness:- Industry demands engineers who can:
- Meet delivery deadlines
- Optimize resources (men, machine, material)
- Reduce idle time & wastage
- Maintain quality & productivity
- Handle real-time production issues

PPC skills directly improve employability in manufacturing, production, operations, and supply-chain roles.

Main Functions of Production Planning & Control

Production Planning:- Planning is done before production starts.
- Includes:
  - Demand forecasting
  - Product design & process planning
  - Capacity planning
  - Make-or-buy decisions
  - Routing (path of work)
- Goal: Decide what to produce, how much, how, and when
Production Control:- Control ensures production goes as per plan.
- Includes:
  - Scheduling (time allocation)
  - Dispatching (issuing work orders)
  - Follow-up & expediting
  - Inspection & quality control
  - Corrective actions
- Goal: Ensure smooth and uninterrupted productio

Key Elements of PPC

Element	Purpose
Routing	Defines work sequence
Scheduling	Fixes time for operations
Loading	Assigns work to machines
Dispatching	Authorizes start of work
Follow-up	Tracks progress
Inspection	Maintains quality
Inventory Control	Prevents overstock & shortage