Manufacturing Planning and Production Control (MPPC) Course

Introduction to Production Planning and Management

• Concept and strategic objectives of production management.

• Relationship between production, marketing, and supply chains.

• The planning and production cycle within the organizational structure.

Types of Production Systems and Approaches

• Continuous production and intermittent production.

• Make-to-order versus make-to-stock systems.

• Selecting the appropriate production system based on business nature.

Long- and Medium-Term Production Planning

• Steps for preparing the Master Production Plan (MPP).

• Demand forecasting and estimation of required production capacity.

• Resource balancing to achieve operational efficiency.

Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP)

• Concept of Material Requirements Planning.

• Methods for determining quantities and order timing.

• Integration between material planning, production, and inventory.

Production Scheduling and Operations Control

• Preparing production schedules according to priorities.

• Work allocation across production lines.

• Monitoring execution and managing operational variances.

Capacity and Productivity Analysis

• Measuring performance in manufacturing environments.

• Analyzing operational efficiency of machines and workforce.

• Using performance indicators to enhance productivity.

Lean Production

• Concept and core objectives of Lean Production.

• Waste reduction techniques and process flow improvement.

• Application of continuous improvement tools (Kaizen) in manufacturing environments.

Quality in Production Operations

• Relationship between quality and productivity.

• Applying quality standards in production lines.

• Statistical Process Control (SPC) and its tools.

Smart Manufacturing Systems and Digital Transformation

• Role of technology in developing modern manufacturing environments.

• Integration of production systems with real-time performance data.

• Transition toward Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing.

Cost Management and Operational Efficiency

• Analysis of direct and indirect industrial costs.

• Cost reduction strategies without compromising quality.

• Building a sustainable and balanced production model.