Manufacturing is a diverse world with countless product types and levels of complexity. Many products are made simply in a commodified environment where OEM equipment has reached such productivity levels that output is measured in kilograms, linear metres, or some other volumetric measure rather than units. Others require extensive custom-design work, manual assembly on the shop floor, or even require tooling, fixtures and materials similar to what you might find in manufacturing for finished goods assembly.
Manufacturing is a diverse world with countless product types and levels of complexity. Many products are made simply in a commodified environment where OEM equipment has reached such productivity levels that output is measured in kilograms, linear metres, or some other volumetric measure rather than units. Others require extensive custom-design work, manual assembly on the shop floor, or even require tooling, fixtures and materials similar to what you might find in manufacturing for finished goods assembly.
What is Production Control?
Production control is a process within manufacturing whereby the production operation is monitored, and action to control processes is undertaken. This may include demand planning, capacity planning, scheduling, work centre assignment, inventory control, costing and shop floor monitoring, etc.
Why is Production Control needed in SMEs?
Companies that produce goods on a large scale have historically done so manually, which requires an extensive paper schedule, calculations, and verbal instructions. These manual processes have moved to spreadsheets and software designed to help specific purchasing and functional areas complete their tasks more efficiently. Because small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can utilise equipment rapidly-produce goods, these systems are necessary for proper production control in those companies.
Production control software is designed to help your company manage quality and production. It can lower costs, improve delivery and operate in real-time. And today, SMEs can take advantage of production control systems that combine the siloed legacy systems their larger competitors struggled with for many years. Because they can leverage a unified software platform for production control, manufacturers can avoid the same mistakes and produce on par with larger companies because of the system.
Production system type determines Production Control type
The type of production system depends on the product made. The system, in turn, helps determine the control system to use. There are several types of Production Systems including:
- Process Manufacturing is used in the food industry and medical industries to create finished products from raw materials. Process manufacturing uses a recipe or formula to produce a final product. This can include steps such as thermal interaction, refining, purifying, or rendering of a product through successive steps to get a final product. An example would be processed orange juice which must be rendered to its final form for consumption.
- When dealing with discrete manufacturing, the parts being made are distinct and have specific uses. This means that they are assembled into an entire product. As an example, this could be a toaster oven, however, there will still be subassemblies such as electrical components and other parts.
- Project Manufacturing is a type of production that makes a high degree of customization. A company using this model typically only has one buyer each with its own unique needs, who uses the finished goods in their private space without any additional units being made. Many CNC machining companies use project manufacturing.
- Mass production is when a factory or company makes a large number of the same product, like plastic golf tees. The big difference between mass production and process manufacturing is that mass production can be done quickly. While process manufacturing takes a lot longer and uses more resources to make.
- Batch production is the most common type of production method in which the products are produced in batches. This type of production is often used in food products such as candy and bread, but it can also be used for other industries such as electronics and tools. One benefit of batch production is that it makes it easy to change certain setup methods at different points in the process to produce different iterations of a product.
The scope of consumer behaviour ranges from individual consumption to production processes. While the intention of buying a product is relevant for understanding consumption, it does not tell us everything about consumption. For example, individuals may understand consumption as the act of producing goods and services for one’s own use, but this does not necessarily include the material uses of goods and services in production processes.
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