Introduction:
Every production or manufacturing company should
follow a complete and precise production plan in order to ensure sound and
uninterrupted production of medicine. BPL possesses a well organized Production
Planning Department that ensures the desired excellence of quality.
Function of
Production Planning:
Issue of B.P.R
and B.M.R-
According to the production plan B.P.R is issued
by planning department. If any change required in B.P.R, planning will consult
with product development for its correction. In case of short batch, the
product standard is maintained but batch size is reduced. So, a single B.P.R is
issued by production planning department that is for one time use only.
Maintain the
monthly plan-
According to the monthly plan based on the demand
of the market, production Planning Department suggest production department to
manufacture the product.
Ensure the
availability of raw and packaging materials-
Planning Department arranges all types of raw and
packaging materials by consulting with head office for smooth production.
Arrange
physician sample-
Production
Department will separate physician sample from bulk production according
to the order of the planning department. In this case, samples are prepared at
least one month prior to dispense. These samples are dispensed in catch cover.
From manufacturing to packaging production planning department have to pay
extra concern for this type of sample.
Arrange products
for international market-
Planning Department will arrange and supply the products
to the international market. After receiving information from E-mail, they take
necessary action to meet that demand for export purpose.
Co-ordinate all
sections-
Planning Department co-ordinates all sections to give highest production
within minimum cost and time.
Compare man-hour and achievement-
Planning Department compares man-hour and
achievement to know the actual efficiency of man and machine.
Keep daily
production report and documents-
Planning department keeps all types of daily
production reports and maintain major documentation.
Submission of
monthly report-
Planning submits monthly production report to ED.
Production planning department every papers deals
of any product including-
- Acceptance/Rejection papers of raw and packaging materials.
- Order paper.
- Delivery report.
- BPR.
- Other invoices.
Production process proceeds on production planning.
So, production planning department needs skilled efficient personnel for
arranging pre-planned production schedule.
