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Unit-1
Production Management: Definition, Nature and Scope, functions of production management, production systems, responsibilities of production managers.
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Production Management
Definitions :
Production Management is the process of effective planning and regulating the operations of that section of an enterprise which is responsible for the actual transformation of materials into finished products. ~ E.L. Brech
Production of management may be defined as the planning, implementation and control of production activities conducted by an organizational entity with define performance objectives subject to modifications according to ambient conditions ~ Ogawa
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A vital function is necessary for generating money to pay employees, lenders, and stockholders. Effective production and operations management can:
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Production Systems
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inventory levels (When should we have materials delivered ) capacity (How many shifts do we need and do we need to work
overtime or subcontract some work?).
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