Defining Production Planning (Grade 11 NSC Matric Business Studies): Flashcards

Creating a detailed roadmap for manufacturing products

Set objectives, organise resources, plan roles, adapt to changes

Production processes, inventory, factory layout, production costs

Planning, Routing, Scheduling, Loading

Foundation: designing factory layout & determining material flow

Best sequence for production operations through the factory

Creating detailed timelines for the production process

Assigning specific people to particular tasks and machines

Manages actual manufacturing process alongside planning

Despatch, Inspection, Follow-up, Corrective action