Introduction of production activity control

Production activity control is responsible for executing the master production schedule and the materials requirements plan.

    The material requirements plan authorizes PAC:

• To release work orders to the shop for manufacturing,
• To take control of work orders and make sure they are completed on time
• To be responsible for the immediate detailed planning of the flow of orders through manufacturing, carrying out the plan, and controlling the work as it progresses to completion. 
• To manage day-to-day activity and provide the necessary support. 

     These are the objectives for this chapter: 

1.  Major Functions of  Planning, Implementation and Control.
2.  Major Characteristics of Flow, Intermittent, and Project Manufacturing
3. Planning Files Used in Production Activity Control
4. Concept of Manufacturing Lead Time
5. The Dispatching Rules 
6. Purpose of Production Reporting 

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