Objectives of production planning & control

Objectives of production planning & control

1. To make all preparations to manufacture goods within specified time & cost.
2. To make available supply of materials, parts & components at the right time.
3. To ensure most economical use of plant & equipment by scheduling best machine utilization.
4. To provide information for production management & distribution of goods.
5. To issue relevant orders to production personals to implement the production plan.
6. To make available materials, machines, tools, equipment & manpower in the required quality & quantity & at the specified time.
7. To ensure production of goods in the required quantities of the specified quality at the pre-determined time.
8. To keep the plant free from production bottleneck.
9. To maintain spare capacity to deal with rush orders.
10. To maintain cordial industrial relations.