Dispatching

Dispatching is concerned with starting the processes & operations of production. Dispatching is based on the route sheets & schedule sheets. Dispatching provides the necessary authority to start the routed & schedule work. It is similar to putting oneself into the train after deciding the route of the particular train & the destination.

Functions of dispatching:

1. To ensure that the right materials are moved from stores to machines & from operation to operation.
2. To distribute machine loading & schedule charts, route sheets, operation instruction cards & identification tags for each works order.
3. To instruct tools department to issue the right tools, accessories & fixtures in time.
4. To authorize the work to be taken in hand as per the predetermined dates & time.
5. To direct inspection at various stages of production for inspection report.
6. To maintain proper report of the various subsidiary orders issued with each production order, for filing & reference.
7. To inform the follow-up section that production is starting.