Production Planning And Control

1.1 At issue in most companies is how effectively plant labor is utilized. Since the plant employees are among the most numerous in an operation, it is imperative that their time be used effectively to generate an appropriate return on investment to the business. 1.2. Not only is scheduling of the essence in these situations, but measuring the productivity of each individual, and the plant as a whole, is a key process in the management of the concern involved.