What is production control?
Production control recognizes and triggers all measures that need to be carried out to ensure smooth production. It is therefore the direct link to production planning and its designed provisions. It forms the final stage in the overall production planning and control system.
Production control is also the transition to the material phase of production, from the immaterial phase. Key figures such as:
- The production output
- The forecast
- Delivery reliability
In order for production control to run smoothly, all logistical processes must also run flawlessly. Incorrect deliveries or delays in delivery can have a negative impact on production.
What are the tasks of production control?
Production control has the following tasks, among others:
- Determination of production orders
- Structuring of production orders
- Processing of the detailed scheduling
- Monitoring the production process
- Recognizing and rectifying faults and problems
The aim of production control is to be able to serve all customer orders and guarantee the company's productivity.
