Tuotantokäskyjä

Tuotantokäskyjä refers to production orders or manufacturing orders in Finnish. These are formal documents issued by a company to authorize the production of specific goods. They serve as a crucial link between planning and execution in manufacturing environments. A production order typically details what needs to be manufactured, in what quantity, by when, and using which materials and processes.

The information contained within a tuotantokäsky often includes a unique order number, item or product code, quantity required, start and end dates for production, required raw materials or components, and the specific work centers or machines to be used. It also usually outlines the routing or sequence of operations to be performed. These orders are essential for managing inventory, scheduling production, tracking progress, and calculating costs.

In practice, tuotantokäskyjä are generated based on demand, such as customer orders, forecasts, or reorder points for inventory. They are a core component of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems, which automate their creation and management. By providing a clear and detailed instruction, production orders ensure that manufacturing activities are aligned with business objectives and that resources are utilized efficiently. They are fundamental to maintaining order and control within the production process.