what is production management?

Answer 1

Production management is managing the parts that make up production. Such as manpower (how many people are needed for a particular function?), materials (do we have sufficient materials to build whatever?), cost (can we pay our people/buy our materials?), supervision (get back to work!!!), workflow (is there a bottleneck anywhere? six sigma is a big thing here), supply chain (do we need to ramp up our production or slow it down?)...that's what i can think of for now

Answer 2

Production management
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Theatrical production management is a sub-division of stagecraft. The production management team (often consisting of a production manager and any number of assistants) is responsible for co-ordinating the various sub-disciplines (scenic, wardrobe, lighting, sound, etc.) of any large theatrical presentation, as well as overseeing the stage management team. In most professional theaters the production manager is the highest ranking person on the production staff and answers directly to the general manager and or/artistic director.

Production management also deals with the logistics of the production itself, such as the procurement of rehearsal space and the booking of the theater. The production manager's job is rather fluid, however, and may also include just about anything an enterprising producer or director may dream up. Usually, though, the production manager's job is mainly supervisory, although it requires excellent 'people skills' in order to smooth over disagreements that inevitably arise.

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Answer 3

it means how you manage the systems in production

Answer 4

Basically doing a lot of time studies, etc. For instance how long it will take to complete a project given a time frame. It's more involved than that, but that's a starter for you.