Productiezaken

Productiezaken is a Dutch-language term used to refer to the administrative and operational aspects of production across sectors such as manufacturing, media production, and event management. The term combines productie (production) with zaken (matters or affairs) and is used in professional contexts to describe the coordination tasks required to bring a product or project to fruition.

In practice, productiezaken encompasses planning and scheduling, resource management, procurement, budget and cost control, quality assurance, safety and regulatory compliance, and logistics. It also includes process optimization, data collection, reporting, and stakeholder coordination with clients, suppliers, and internal teams. The exact scope can vary by industry; in manufacturing it may focus on plant operations and line efficiency, while in film and television it covers production management, location logistics, and crew coordination.

Historically, productiezaken is a term used primarily in Dutch-language industry literature and workplaces rather than a formal, universal discipline. It overlaps with production management, operations management, project management, and supply chain management.

Related terms include productieplanning, productiebeheer, operations management, projectmanagement, and supply chain management.