Fabricageplanning
Fabricageplanning is the systematic planning and control of fabrication activities required to convert inputs into finished products within manufacturing. It covers determining what to produce, when to produce it, and how, while coordinating people, machines, materials, and information to meet demand efficiently and cost-effectively.
Its core components include demand management, master production planning, material requirements planning, capacity planning, and shop
The planning process typically starts with demand signals or orders, then develops a master production schedule
Common tools and methods include MRPII/ERP, MES for execution, and digital twins or simulation for planning
Benefits of effective fabricageplanning include shorter lead times, lower inventory, higher on-time delivery, better capacity utilization,