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Master Production Schedule (MPS)
The Master Production Schedule (MPS) translates the broader goals of the Aggregate Production Pla...
Aggregate Planning
Aggregate Planning, also often part of the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, operates a...
Operations Planning and Scheduling Systems (Hierarchy)
Operations Planning and Scheduling Systems form a hierarchical framework that translates high-lev...
Material Handling Equipments
Choosing appropriate Material Handling (MH) equipment is fundamental to designing an effective MH...
Functions of Production Planning and Control
The functions of Production Planning and Control (PPC) represent the specific activities undertak...
Objectives of Production Planning and Control
The overall need for PPC translates into several specific objectives that guide its activities an...
Need for Production Planning and Control
Effective Production Planning and Control (PPC) is indispensable for modern organizations, whethe...
Introduction to Production Planning and Control (PPC)
Production Planning and Control (PPC) acts as the central nervous system of any production or ser...
Relationship Between Plant Layout and Material Handling
Plant Layout (the physical arrangement of departments, workstations, equipment, and storage areas...
Guidelines for Effective Utilisation of Material Handling Equipment
Simply selecting and installing material handling (MH) equipment is not enough; it must be utiliz...
Evaluation of Material Handling System
Evaluating the material handling (MH) system is crucial for identifying inefficiencies, measuring...
Selection of Material Handling Equipment
Choosing the right material handling (MH) equipment is a critical decision that significantly imp...
Principles of Material Handling
These widely accepted principles provide fundamental guidelines for designing, implementing, and ...
Objectives of Material Handling
The implementation and management of a material handling (MH) system are driven by several key ob...
Introduction of Material Handling
Material Handling (MH) refers to the efficient short-distance movement of goods or materials with...
Value Analysis, Ergonomics, Just in time
Definition: Value Analysis (VA) is a systematic method to enhance a product's value by either cut...
Standardization and Simplification
Definition: Standardization is establishing benchmarks for measuring quality, quantity, value, pe...
Vendor selection, development and Vendor rating
Vendor Selection Importance: The purchasing department is responsible for choosing the right sup...
Inventory Control Techniques
Inventory Basics: Inventory = Stocked materials acting as a buffer between supply and demand. Ef...
Purchasing and Stores Management
Purchasing Objective: Ensure continuous material supply. Reduce finished goods cost. Key to Man...