Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Basics of Production Inventory Management

Production inventory management differs from general
warehouse management because it involves the
determination of how quickly to produce a particular
product. The factors involved in many cases are
similar, though there are some variances in making the
final decision as to how quickly manufacturing should
push items through the production line.

Available Materials

Of course, the first concern in production inventory
management is on the front end of the process. If you
don't have the materials required for production, then
you can't move forward in providing the products to
others. You must make certain that you have all the
supplies you need, from raw materials to factory
workers, to complete the production process.

Supply and Demand

You must determine the current demand for the product
on the market. Good production inventory management
occurs when you produce just enough material to
satisfy customers' needs without overextending the
production line and manufacturing too many of any
given product. You don't want an incredible amount of
backstock lying around, as this detracts from your net
profit. On the other hand, you don't want to be in
short supply when a large order comes in, so having a
little extra on hand is a great idea, and making sure
you are prepared to make a production run for such
orders is vital.

Quality Control

Never simply assume that everything manufactured will
be flawless. An important consideration in production
inventory management is to allow room for error. In
other words, calculate a sufficient amount of product
to assume that, even with flaws that get past quality
control efforts, there is sufficient stock of the
product required.

Cost Analysis

In many instances, even the best production inventory
management strategies fail in the long run due to the
cost of the production process being overlooked as a
factor. It is important to maintain a cost effective
production process, and this includes making sure that
your inventory is not an overwhelming factor. This
comes back to not overproducing any items that come
off the assembly lines. Doing so is a waste of time
and materials, costing you excess money to create.
Obviously, conservation of the materials, time, and
energy consumed in manufacturing unnecessary goods is
essential to maintaining a cost effective production
inventory management strategy.

Be proactive in keeping close watch on all occurrences
in your production or manufacturing facility to make
sure that there is no waste, and you are guaranteed to
achieve a greater standard of success and profitability.


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