Course Overview

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of production operations, control
systems, and audit techniques used in modern manufacturing environments. It is
designed to equip learners with the skills to evaluate efficiency, accuracy, cost control,
and compliance across the entire production cycle.
Key Learning Areas
● Production Planning & Scheduling
Understanding how production targets are set, scheduled, and optimized for
maximum efficiency.
● Bill of Materials (BOM) Management
Learning how raw materials, components, and quantities are structured and
controlled.
● Raw Material Requisition & Issuance
Reviewing processes for material demand, approval, and issuance control.
● Machine Capacity & Utilization
Evaluating how effectively production machinery is used and monitored.
● Manufacturing Process Controls
Ensuring proper control mechanisms are in place throughout production
activities.
● Work-in-Process (WIP) Management
Tracking partially completed goods and ensuring accurate valuation and control.
● Quality Control & Assurance
Assessing systems that ensure products meet defined quality standards.
● Scrap, Wastage & Yield Management
Analyzing material losses and improving production efficiency.
● Labor Deployment & Productivity
Reviewing workforce allocation and measuring output efficiency.
● Utilities & Energy Consumption
Monitoring cost and usage of power, fuel, and other utilities in production.
● Maintenance & Downtime Management
Evaluating equipment maintenance systems and minimizing production
downtime.
● Production Costing
Understanding how production costs are calculated, allocated, and controlled.
● Production Reporting & MIS
Reviewing management information systems used for production decision-
making.
● Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

Ensuring compliance with workplace safety and environmental regulations.
● Subcontracting / Job Work Management
Managing outsourced production activities and third-party work controls.
● Finished Goods Transfer & Storage
Controlling the movement and storage of completed goods.
● Production Systems & IT Controls
Understanding digital systems that support production tracking and control.