Definition
The aim of production optimization is to improve the design of production workflows, facilities and processes in order to increase the value added and thus the business result of a company. The focus is on increasing output, quality, the degree of individualization of the product and adherence to delivery dates, as well as reducing costs and production time, in order to counter rising cost pressure, the dynamization of markets and special customer requirements. In order to achieve these goals, prioritization is necessary, as they can also influence each other and even be mutually exclusive.
For process optimization, production planning and control systems (PPS) are often used to implement and monitor production with computer support. A PPS takes over the release, control and monitoring of production orders and the planning of deadlines, capacities and quantities as well as all operative procedures in the production process.
Bettina Dirks
