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Production Planning
Production planning is the process of deciding what to produce, how much to produce, and when to produce it, considering available resources and customer demand. It sets the roadmap for manufacturing.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
Production Planning is the strategic and tactical process of determining the optimal allocation of resources (materials, labor, machinery) and scheduling of manufacturing activities to meet forecasted demand, minimize costs, and maximize efficiency, encompassing master production scheduling, material requirements planning (MRP), and capacity planning.
BACKGROUND
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is the integrated management of main business processes, often in real time and mediated by software and technology. ERP is usually referred to as a category of business management software—typically a suite of integrated applications—that an organization can use to collect, store, manage and interpret data from many business activities.
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- Manufacturing planning
- Capacity planning
- MRP
- Scheduling
USAGE NOTE
Accurate production planning is crucial for avoiding stockouts and excess inventory.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Production Planning.
A global leader in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP provides advanced planning and scheduling (APS) modules and supply chain management (SCM) solutions that are critical for optimizing production planning, demand forecasting, and resource allocation in manufacturing.
Siemens offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial software, including Opcenter APS (Advanced Planning and Scheduling) and Teamcenter, which enable manufacturers to plan, schedule, and execute production processes efficiently, aligning with Industry 5.0 principles.
Through its DELMIA brand, Dassault Systèmes provides manufacturing operations management (MOM) solutions that include sophisticated tools for production planning, scheduling, and optimization, supporting digital twin and virtual factory concepts.
Oracle's cloud-based ERP and Supply Chain Management (SCM) solutions offer robust capabilities for production planning, demand planning, and detailed scheduling, helping manufacturers to improve efficiency and responsiveness.
Plex Systems, now part of Rockwell Automation, provides a cloud-native Manufacturing Execution System (MES) with integrated advanced planning and scheduling (APS) functionalities that help manufacturers optimize production processes and inventory.
Infor delivers industry-specific cloud software solutions, including ERP and supply chain planning applications that offer extensive features for production planning, scheduling, capacity management, and demand forecasting across various manufacturing sectors.
Flexis specializes in developing advanced planning and scheduling (APS) and supply chain planning software that enables manufacturers to optimize complex production processes, manage inventory, and respond flexibly to market demands.
Honeywell develops industrial automation and software solutions, including manufacturing execution systems (MES) and integrated production planning tools that help optimize operational efficiency, resource utilization, and real-time decision-making in manufacturing plants.