Production planning

What Is the Difference Between Production Planning and Scheduling?

Production planning and production scheduling are similar and interconnected concepts, but there are also differences that professional manufacturers understand.

Different purchasing practices for manufacturers

A robust and accurate planning system is critical to any manufacturer. In this article, we are comparing different purchasing practices – ROP/ROQ Principles vs MRP System Planning.

What Are Source Documents in Accounting?

The article gives an overview of what are accounting source documents and what are their goals, content, and examples.

Material Requirements Planning and Manufacturing Resource Planning difference

The MRP is a planning system that allows you to manage the production resources of an organization. Here is an overview of Material Requirements Planning (MRP I) and Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP II) differences.

Production Planning Methods

Production planning is defined as the process whereby a company makes sure that supplies and raw materials are in place at the appropriate time and in the correct quantity. Here is an overview of different production planning methods.

Forecasting Practice in Manufacturing Business

The forecast is an effective tool for planning and managing any type of manufacturing business. Regardless of the industry type, it will reduce the risks.

Manufacturing Quality Assurance Process and Best Practices

Quality Assurance is a vital part of your business, thus an essential component to ensure the products arrive in good condition into the customer’s hands.

Engineer-to-Order (ETO): Definition, Process Flow, and Best Practices

Manufacturing is a complex endeavor under any circumstances. But in the case of Engineer-to-Order (ETO) products, that complexity is multiplied due to the engineering, costing, and change management that is often required.

What is Lean Manufacturing?

The premise of lean manufacturing is rather simple: companies must strive to eliminate waste from the manufacturing process.

What Is Six Sigma?

There are many moving parts to Six Sigma, but in a few words, one can define it as a systematic approach for eliminating errors.

Make-to-Order and Assemble-to-Order Process Flow and Best Practices

Make-to-Order (MTO) and Assemble-to-Order (ATO) are both production modes that use the pull system, meaning that production starts when an order comes in. Read about their differences, benefits, and best practices.

What is Kaizen?

It’s hard to believe, but it’s been over thirty years since Masaaki Imai wrote his game-changing book, Kaizen: The Key to Japan’s Competitive Success.

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