The elapsed time between placing a production order and the receipt of the completed production.
A detailed directive issued to the production department specifying the production tasks to be completed, including operations, quantities, timelines, and completion deadlines essential for streamlined manufacturing processes and efficient resource utilization.
Production planning is the administrative operation that ensures material, labor, and other resources necessary for the production process are available when and where needed in the required quantities.
The period during which the operators of a machine or the machinery itself are idle or waiting for work, materials, or repairs. This is a key concept in manufacturing, logistics, and service industries.
