Introduction to Production Management

This 2-day course provides foundational skills in production management, focusing on planning, control, and efficiency. Designed for supervisors, production managers, and operations professionals, it equips participants with tools to optimize manufacturing and production processes effectively.

Production management is critical for ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality output in manufacturing and industrial operations. Introduction to Production Management is a 2-day course designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and tools to manage production processes effectively. The course covers production planning, scheduling, inventory control, resource management, and quality assurance, tailored to manufacturing and service industries.

Participants will learn to develop production plans, optimize resource allocation, and implement control measures to meet production targets. The course addresses challenges like production bottlenecks, demand variability, and resource constraints, providing strategies to enhance efficiency and reduce waste. It introduces key concepts like Just-In-Time (JIT), lean production, and capacity planning to improve operational performance.

Hands-on exercises guide participants in creating production schedules and analysing process inefficiencies, while case studies showcase successful production management in real-world settings. The course is ideal for professionals seeking to improve production efficiency, ensure quality, and drive operational success.

By the end, attendees will be equipped to manage production processes, optimize resources, and implement effective control systems, contributing to organizational productivity and profitability.

Day 1: Production Planning and Fundamentals

• Introduction to production management: Principles and goals.

• Production planning: Demand forecasting, capacity planning.

• Scheduling techniques and resource allocation.

• Exercise: Creating a production schedule.

Day 2: Control and Optimization

• Inventory control: JIT and safety stock.

• Lean production and waste reduction.

• Quality assurance and performance metrics.

• Optimizing a production process. 

• Production supervisors and managers.
• Operations professionals in manufacturing or services.
• Engineers and planners involved in production.
• Individuals seeking production management expertise.

• Understand production management principles and processes.

• Develop effective production plans and schedules.

• Optimize resource allocation and inventory control.

• Address production bottlenecks and inefficiencies.

• Implement lean and JIT principles for efficiency.

• Ensure quality and meet production targets.

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