PPCP: 5 lessons to apply to everyday life

The area of Production Planning, Programming and Control (PPCP) is focused on operations in factories, based on engineering, Supply Chain and Industry 4.0. PPCP makes it possible to generate strategic intelligence that improves the production process in industries. NEO is an engineering technology consultancy. Part of our team is made up of professionals with various engineering specialties. Our team is constantly expanding and is increasingly diverse and multidisciplinary. That's why our professionals - from engineering and other areas - have put it to the test and now point out 5 lessons from PPCP that can be applied to everyday life, far beyond the industrial reality.

Learn the 5 lessons of PPCP to apply in your daily life:

1 - Know your limit

It sounds obvious, but it's always important to remember that every person, area and company has a maximum capacity that prevents them from producing infinitely. As much as we want to embrace the world, the availability of resources - be they machinery, raw materials or human capital - is finite. That's why we must always know how to respect limits, whether in PPCP or in life.

2 - It's okay to reschedule

The production environment in industry is extremely dynamic, with changes in service priorities, production delays, machine breakdowns and various other factors that can generate a cascade effect and require the entire factory to be rescheduled. Responding to this reality quickly and with a good plan is what makes PPCP's work more analytical and decisive.Replanning is more difficult than planning. But you have to be prepared for unforeseen events so that you can respond quickly, with greater control and achieving the best possible results.

3 - Synchronicity

The food and beverage industry has complex dynamics for synchronizing the stages of manufacturing intermediate materials and filling finished products. In the packaging industry, the completion of a single piece requires several stages. This is why synchronization between operations is essential in the industrial sector. Without a critical eye - and specialized software - unnecessary machine downtime and an excess of work in progress are generated. In work environments, without synchronized teams and processes, there is a significant drop in productivity and, sometimes, idleness that leads to avoidable losses.

4 - First things first

Scheduling prioritization is fundamental in industry. It is the role of PPCP. With the help of APS tools, to identify the sequencing that will prioritize products with critical stocks, which will reduce or prevent stock-outs. In other words, producing first what will have the greatest positive impact should be a PPCP premise. This same logic applies to any production environment. Prioritizing the most important processes generates better results and reduces the potential for damage. How many times do we start with the easiest or most enjoyable task and, because of this, face problems delivering that important demand? Priority is essential!

5 - Analyze, analyze and analyze

Just as important as planning and replanning is knowing how to analyze scenarios. In the case of industries, both production planning and scheduling must be based on analysis. It is on this basis that it is possible to assess efficiency, fulfillment and the projected stock level in order to make the best decisions.And what other aspects of Production Planning, Scheduling and Control do you think can be used to teach other areas? Let us know in the comments!