PPC Networking Flashcards
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Production planning and control
computers in ppc plan and control all aspects of manufacturing
Schedule machines and people to make certain garments
Allow for changes in market with different customers requirements
Can allocate extra machines and operatives for processes which take longer to complete
Flow of work can be planned throughout the year helping to remain efficient and be able to retain trained workers
Able to track orders through supply chain
Advantages
•Centrally stored info which allows for Improved decision making and control enabling companies to respond quickly when circumstances change
•improved control of information time availability in supply of materials and components which reduces costly hold ups in production
•more efficient planning of process and machine requirements
•ability to manage capacity and allocate orders
•efficient planning for style changeovers
•fewer production stoppages and more efficient production
•ability to consistently monitor flow of production and see status of all orders
•ability to track orders throughout supply chain and deal quickly with transport and delivery issues
