Arc 155 - Rsw1
Arc 155 - Rsw1
Arc 155 - Rsw1
Institution:
PHINMA University of Pangasinan
(College of Engineering and Architecture)
PRODUCTION PLAN
Technology has made it easier for small and midsize companies in multiple
industries to use production planning to optimize operations.
Production planning is a broad discipline that involves much more than a focus
on manufacturing process efficiency. It is intertwined with nearly every other aspect
of the business, including finance, sales, inventory and human resources.
Different companies use different strategies for creating their production plan. But
every production plan has six basic principles that play a pivotal role in the entire
production process. Well, in this article, we are going to discuss these basic
principles and how they can help in bringing out the best of your entire production
process.
1. Customer Demand
Customer demand is the first principle of production planning. One must know
what quantity of the product must be manufactured for the customer. The production
should be planned in a way so that the requirements of the customer are met evenly,
considering the market demand rates.
2. Materials
People responsible for designing the entire production plan should be able to
evaluate the amount of materials that will be required in the production of the product
for its timely delivery. Though many times, planners arrange for the precise and
timely delivery of goods, one should design the production process taking into
account that the production might have to be stopped due to unmanageable
circumstances.
3. Equipments
In case, the capacity requirements are more than the production capacity of
the machines, the manufacturer must consider the market, either for acquisition or for
the leasing of the required machinery.
4. Manpower
5. Processes
Effective production planning makes sure that the processes used for the
output continue to operate efficiently and safely. It takes care of the facts that a new
process does not affect the ongoing production processes. It also keeps a check on
the processes and assists them with any requirements ranging from labor to
resources. Often the normal operation of a process requires occasional testing and
adjustments. This ensures that the new operation has a floor ready to roll when the
process starts.
6. Controls
• Estimate product demand -- This will a give a rough outline of how many
products should be produced in a given time period. This estimate is generated
by combining analysis of historical production trends with new potentially relevant
trends in the market.
• Weigh production options -- This involves accounting for the resources on
hand and exploring ways to most effectively use them based on projected
demand estimates.
• Choose the most efficient option -- The use of resources that is the least costly
and most time-efficient should be chosen.
• Monitoring and evaluation -- As the plan is carried out, company’s monitor what
is happening compared to what should be happening according to the plan, and
evaluate how well those two match up.
• Adjust plan -- This involves altering the plan so that future production plans meet
customer goals more efficiently and are more successful in their execution.
1. Production planning
Raw materials
Team members
Workstations
Processes
Supplies
2. Routing
The manufacturing route defines the path from raw materials through to
the production of a finished product. If done correctly, you’ll know at what
stage your item is at and which machine, tool, or work center it needs to travel
to next.
3. Scheduling
When a huge order comes in, you don’t have to estimate or guess, as
you have “the knowledge” — the recipe for everything your business
produces — at your disposal. This recipe is part of your bill of materials
(BOM) and is a cornerstone of your master production schedule (MPS).
4. Execution
Crew management
Your people are a valuable asset to your business. They play a key part in
manufacturing process optimization. Make it your business to know your people,
including their strengths and weaknesses.
This way, you can assign each team member to the most suitable tasks and
machines.
Effective production planning allows you to get the most out of your people
and machines. Every team member knows the tasks assigned to them and what
their expected output is. Keeping tabs on how this process lets you compensate for
shortfalls and keep up with high demand.
Running at capacity
Even a small bump can cause everything to come to a complete stop. Making
sure your maximal output is a little bit higher than what you are now producing is a
good general rule of thumb. If you do get one or two abnormally large orders, you'll
be glad you were prepared.
Your team can complete their work on schedule since they have all the resources
necessary.
Raw materials
Workshop logistics
The logistical flow of each part of your manufacturing process also requires
consideration.
This may not seem so important, but you would be surprised. Many production lines
have come grinding to a halt as one weak link has been placed on the wrong stage.
Pushing machines and people to unsuitable locations can harm efficiency.
Sometimes, what seems like common sense could be harmful to your flow. It
takes careful analysis to determine how materials, resources, people, and supplies
travel around your shop floor.
It may be that a more efficient layout or order exists for your business.
Sometimes making a small change can make a world of difference to your
production schedule.
Problem solving
Track and manage everything effectively, and everything should work like
clockwork. Effective production scheduling makes it easier to do everything by the
book — it is set out clearly for your whole team and is available 24/7.
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