Production Planning In Plastic Injection Molding

How to Handle Unexpected Situations?

What you'll learn

Introduction to the basic processes of plastic injection molding.

Understanding the steps of production planning.

Understanding the importance of an Enterprise resource planning system.

Obtaining information about the cooperation of partner areas, what is essential for effective planning.

Obtaining the information base necessary for problem solving and adaptive decision-making.

Requirements

No prior experience is needed. I’ll provide you with all the essential knowledge you need to master the topic from the ground up.

Description

Are you curious about how products are made in the plastic industry? Do you want to gain practical knowledge about production planning, especially in the field of plastic injection molding? Then this course is for you! The goal of this training is to guide you through the essentials of the production planning process, focusing specifically on the plastic injection molding industry—a key area in modern manufacturing.While we won’t dive deep into the technical side of plastic molding, you will develop a solid foundational understanding of how it works. You'll get to know the types of machines used, the different physical states of plastic during the molding process, and the key factors that influence production outcomes. Understanding these basics is critical for solving everyday challenges and making informed decisions in a dynamic manufacturing environment.A major part of the course focuses on the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system, which is our most important tool for managing and organizing production data. You'll learn why keeping this system accurate and up-to-date is essential for smooth and efficient operations.We will also explore the structure of plastic products, how to interpret a BOM (Bill of Materials), and how to estimate raw material needs. Additionally, the course covers procurement options for plastic materials, along with the pros and cons of each approach.No previous experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity and a willingness to learn. By the end of the course, you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of the production planning process, including its key steps, benefits, and common pitfalls to watch out for.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 About me!

Lecture 2 What you'll learn in this course?

Lecture 3 What do you need to complete the course?

Section 2: Plastic injection molding

Lecture 4 Machines and molds

Lecture 5 Raw materials and their handling

Lecture 6 How it works?

Lecture 7 Main factors that affect production time

Section 3: Enterprise resource planning (ERP) system

Lecture 8 What is that?

Lecture 9 Why is a proper ERP system essential?

Section 4: The product - BOM list

Lecture 10 What is a BOM list?

Lecture 11 What is plastic waste and why is it generated during production?

Lecture 12 How much raw material is needed?

Lecture 13 Supplementary materials

Section 5: The almighty forecast

Lecture 14 What is it good for?

Lecture 15 Modifiability – reliability

Section 6: Time to Plan!

Lecture 16 What needs to be produced - The Purchase Order

Lecture 17 Check the stocks

Lecture 18 Machine selection

Lecture 19 Component availability

Lecture 20 Order release

Section 7: After production

Lecture 21 Delivery tasks

Section 8: The Conclusion

Lecture 22 See the bigger picture!

This course is perfect for you if you're keen to explore the plastic injection molding process from a production planning perspective, or if you're new to the field and want to gain a solid, comprehensive understanding of how a factory runs.