How Do You Manage Production Schedules? | Manufacturing FAQ

We manage production schedules by locking timelines before bulk production, allocating in-house capacity, monitoring progress daily, and adjusting workflows early when risks appear.

Definition:
Production schedule management is a controlled process that aligns confirmed orders with factory capacity, material availability, and workflow sequencing—ensuring each order progresses on time without disrupting others.

Core principles:

• Capacity-driven scheduling
• Locked production timelines
• Real-time progress visibility
• Early risk identification
• Controlled change management

1️⃣ Capacity Planning Before Confirmation

• Monthly capacity assessment (up to 500,000 pieces)
• Line availability and workforce planning
• Peak season load evaluation

Orders are accepted only when capacity can be secured.

2️⃣ Timeline Lock After Sample Approval

• Approved sample and PP sign-off
• Confirmed BOM and materials
• Fixed production start and end dates

No bulk production starts without a locked schedule.

3️⃣ Production Slot Allocation

• Dedicated production lines assigned per order
• Reserved slots for confirmed quantities
• Priority allocation for long-term partners

This prevents overlap and overbooking.

4️⃣ Daily Progress Monitoring

• Planned output versus actual output tracking
• Line efficiency and bottleneck detection
• Quality trends that may affect pace

Deviations are corrected before timelines are impacted.

5️⃣ Controlled Change & Risk Management

• Impact assessment for any buyer-requested changes
• Buffer time built into critical stages
• Escalation and corrective action procedures

Schedule changes are managed systematically, not reactively.