1. Course Introduction http://www. pom
Manufacturing Planning & Control (MPC) Systems
Costs & Benefits
System Role within the Business
Typical MPC tasks
MPC System Functions
MPC System Classification Framework
Evolutionary Forces for Change
Concluding Principles
Course Introduction
Website Tour
Study Suggestions

2. MPC Costs and Benefits Supporting the business strategy
Improving business performance:
Productivity improvement
Production cost
Inventory turnover
Customer service:
Delivery reliability
Delivery speed

3. Typical MPC Support Tasks
Plan capacity requirements and availability to meet marketplace needs.
Plan for materials to arrive on time in the right quantities needed for product production.
Ensure utilization of capital equipment and other facilities is appropriate.
Maintain appropriate inventories of raw materials, work in process and finished goods-in the correct locations.
Schedule production activities so people and equipment are working on the correct things.

4. Typical MPC Support Tasks (Continued)
Track material, people, customers' orders. equipment and other resources in the factory.
Communicate with customers and suppliers on specific issues and long- term relationships.
Meet customer requirements in a dynamic environment that may be difficult to anticipate.
Respond when things go wrong and unexpected problems arise.
Provide information to other functions on the physical and financial implications of the manufacturing activities.

5. Manufacturing Planning and Control System Functions

6. MPC Classification Schema

7. Evolutionary Responses to Forces for Change

8. Concluding Principles
Manufacturing planning and control systems should support the strategy and tactics pursued by the firm.
The MPC system's design will vary, depending on the distinctive needs of the firm.
Different manufacturing processes often dictate the need for different designs of the MPC system.
The framework for MPC is general, and all three phases must be performed, but specific applications necessarily reflect particular company conditions and objectives.
The system should evolve to meet changing requirements in the market, technology, products, and manufacturing processes.