Organization in lines

-Production Control
This is also one of the important functions of production management. Production control is used to regulate the sequential flow of materials in the process of manufacturing i.e. from the initial stage of raw material to the end-stage of finished goods. Its main objective is to achieve production targets, enhancement of profits by productivity, optimum utilization of resources, production of products, and services of more economic benefit. The production manager also takes care of the control activities in production and compares actual production with the scheduled production plans. Through this, he/she examines deviations and does the needful to remove those deviations.
The two main functions under production control are Dispatching and Follow-up.
Dispatching: This includes setting production activities in progress by the release of orders and appropriate instructions as per the schedule that is pre-planned and sequence of operations incorporated in loading schedules. Each department of processing is considered in this and accordingly, the output is planned from tools, machines, and other related work areas in order to complete the production orders as per the given schedule. Once ordered, the next stage is to combine different inputs such as labor, plant, equipment, material, etc. So, dispatching is associated with allotting different jobs to various machines. Dispatching includes various activities such as checking the available stock of materials, ensuring the availability of aids related to inspection and production, etc.
Follow-up: To ensure the smooth flow of work by examining activities related to production comes under follow-up. It includes measuring the output or finished goods as per the plan, performance analysis for finding out deficits, and follow-up for applying corrective steps in case of over underperformance. Follow-up activities are performed at all the main stages of production i.e. input, work-in-progress, and output.

6. Controlling Cost and Quality

Production management consists of cost and quality control too. Customers prefer products of good quality at cheaper prices. To provide customer satisfaction, production management involves the function of controlling and improving the quality of products. Also, it includes reducing the costs of products by taking the required measures.

7. Inventory Control

The production manager ensures inventory control by monitoring inventory levels. This ensures that the optimum level of inventory is maintained by avoiding understock or overstock of it.
By controlling overstocking, production management prevents blockage of working capital, wastage, or misuse of materials. Similarly, by controlling understocking, it ensures the production as per the given schedule and smooth deliveries.

8. Replacement and Maintenance of Machines

This is a crucial function of production management as it oversees the replacement or maintenance requirements of equipment and machines in a timely manner. Machinery should function properly in order to produce products in an uninterrupted way. To ensure this, production management develops an efficient system for conducting regular inspections i.e. routine checks of machinery, oiling, cleaning, etc. It also ensures that any damaged equipment or spare part must be replaced or removed without any unnecessary delay. These preventive measures keep machines safe from any breakdown and prevent any production blockage.