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FIGURE 5.5 Plant operations.

machines. Other activities include sending material and tool requests
for just-in-time delivery.
Input for production management includes new orders and
schedules from production planning and real-time feedback from
plant operation. Output includes dynamic schedules and priorities
used to manage operations on the plant floor.

5.3.4.2 Material Receiving
The material receiving function includes accepting and tracking
goods, materials, supplies, and equipment from outside suppliers or
other locations within the enterprise. Input to this area includes
receiving reports and purchase order notices.
Output includes identifying receipts with appropriate documen-
tation, then routing materials to the proper destination. Data are also
sent to accounting, procurement, and production management. Pro-
duction management can also direct materials based on more imme-
diate needs.
5.3.4.3 Storage
Storage represents inventory management—where materials are stored
and are accessible to the proper production locations. The materials