BS 5192-2 is a European standard, which is a part of the BS 5192 series, gives guidance on production programming and its relationship to corporate and business programmes and planning techniques such as master production schedules and capacity planning.
BS 5192-2 deals with the creation and maintenance of production programmes and their relationship to other plans in the business and to the resources required to implement them. Realistic production programmes are essential to ensure the achievement of the organization’s manufacturing objectives.
BS 5192-2 on guide to production programming is useful for:
Master production schedules are blueprints for the production of individual products. The plans indicate when a given product will be manufactured, as well as inventory and manpower requirements. To optimize production, a master production schedule will quantify raw materials, processes, and other resources. Production programming involves the creation or modification of a software product to fulfil the needs of real customers.
BS 5192-2 provides its users with the guidelines for production programming, master production schedule and capacity planning. Using BS 5192-2 guidelines will lead to balancing production efficiency and delivery process which will lead to better communication and cost-effectiveness.