What is production management? A clear explanation of its objectives, tasks, and common challenges in the manufacturing industry.

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Production management is an essential function in the manufacturing industry that encompasses everything from order receipt to delivery. There are many issues that need to be improved to increase productivity, not only in large corporations but also in small and medium-sized enterprises. Although production management can be summarized in one phrase, it includes a variety of tasks ranging from production planning, order management, purchasing management, inventory management, manufacturing management, process management, outsourcing management, progress management, to quality management. Here, we will clearly explain the objectives and specific tasks of production management in the manufacturing industry, as well as introduce examples of improvements achieved through the implementation of production management systems. If you are interested, please refer to the details in the "Related Links" section below.
