Production Planning and Control for Mechanical Engineers

Efficient manufacturing relies on precise coordination, smart resource allocation, and robust scheduling. This text-based course guides you from the fundamental principles of production planning to modern digital manufacturing workflows, enabling you to design and manage efficient production lines. What you'll learn: Understand core production planning concepts, terminology, and foundational metrics. Apply demand forecasting techniques to align manufacturing output with market needs. Create production schedules using modern Material Requirements Planning (MRP) workflows. Optimize inventory levels and manage lead times to minimize operational waste. Integrate sustainable manufacturing practices and modern digital tracking tools into production lines. Analyze capacity planning strategies to prevent bottlenecks and ensure smooth factory operations. Starting with fundamental definitions and key terminology, you will progress through scheduling methodologies, capacity management, and modern digital resource planning systems. This course is designed for beginners, aspiring mechanical and industrial engineers, and operations professionals with no prior manufacturing planning experience. Start reading today to build a strong foundation in modern production planning.