Production Planning & Control (PPC)
Plan production, materials and capacity, schedule work and track productivity on the factory floor.
25% theory · 75% practical
- For: Engineering and business graduates; Production supervisors and planners
- You'll produce: Capacity plan
- Duration3 months
- Modules8 modules
- Learning modeOnline · Hybrid · Self-paced online
- EligibilityIntermediate or DAE, or equivalent
- AssessmentCase project + practical tasks
- Next batchDates coming soon
On Campus and Hybrid: Our Centres for This Training
Centres for this training are being confirmed. Ask a counsellor for the nearest one.
Online: available in all 44 cities
- Abbottabad
- Astore
- Bahawalpur
- Bannu
- Chilas
- Chitral
- Dera Ghazi Khan
- Dera Ismail Khan
- Faisalabad
- Gilgit
- Gujranwala
- Gujrat
- Gwadar
- Hyderabad
- Islamabad
- Jhang
- Karachi
- Khuzdar
- Khyber Agency
- Kohat
- Kotli
- Lahore
- Larkana
- Mardan
- Mirpur
- Mirpur Khas
- Multan
- Muzaffarabad
- Nasirabad
- Nawabshah (Shaheed Benazirabad)
- Peshawar
- Quetta
- Rahim Yar Khan
- Rawalakot
- Rawalpindi
- Sahiwal
- Sargodha
- Sheikhupura
- Sialkot
- Skardu
- Sukkur
- Swat (Mingora)
- Turbat
- Zhob
Show training fee
- Online (live classes)PKR 30,000or 2 × PKR 15,000
- HybridPKR 35,000or 2 × PKR 17,500
- Online, self-pacedPKR 15,000one-time
About This Training
ZEF's Production Planning & Control training is a practical programme of 3 months covering production planning, material and capacity planning, inventory, scheduling, dispatch, productivity and KPIs. You finish with a production planning case project.
Benchmarked against the ASCM (APICS) CPIM body of knowledge.
Training Outline
- 8 modules
- 8 hands-on tasks
1Production Planning4 topics
Topics
- Types of production
- Demand forecasting
- Aggregate planning
- Master production schedule
You Will Be Able To
- Turn demand into a production plan
Hands-on
- Prepare a master production schedule
2Material and Capacity Planning4 topics
Topics
- Bills of materials
- MRP
- Capacity planning
- Bottlenecks
You Will Be Able To
- Plan materials and capacity
Hands-on
- Run an MRP calculation
3Inventory Control3 topics
Topics
- Raw materials, WIP and finished goods
- Reorder points
- Stock accuracy
You Will Be Able To
- Keep inventory at the right level
Hands-on
- Set inventory policies for a product
4Scheduling4 topics
Topics
- Sequencing rules
- Gantt charts
- Finite scheduling
- Changeovers
You Will Be Able To
- Schedule production efficiently
Hands-on
- Schedule a week of production
5Dispatch and Shop Floor Control4 topics
Topics
- Work orders
- Dispatching
- Tracking progress
- Handling delays
You Will Be Able To
- Control work on the shop floor
Hands-on
- Dispatch and track work orders
6Productivity and Lean4 topics
Topics
- OEE
- Lean tools
- Waste
- Standard work
You Will Be Able To
- Improve productivity with lean tools
Hands-on
- Calculate OEE and propose improvements
7KPIs and ERP4 topics
Topics
- PPC KPIs
- Dashboards
- ERP planning modules
- Reporting
You Will Be Able To
- Report planning performance clearly
Hands-on
- Build a PPC dashboard
8Case Project1 topic
Topics
- Planning a real production case
You Will Be Able To
- Plan and control production for a case company
Hands-on
- Capstone: PPC plan for a factory case
Who It's for and Eligibility
Who It's For
- Engineering and business graduates
- Production supervisors and planners
- Staff in textile, garment and manufacturing companies
- Anyone aiming for PPC roles
Eligibility
- Intermediate or DAE, or equivalent
- Good Excel skills
- A laptop for practice
Your Path Through This Training
- LearnPlanning, scheduling and inventory principles
- PracticePlanning spreadsheets and real-style orders
- ProveA PPC case project presented and assessed
- PrepareCV and interview practice
- ProgressPPC assistant and production coordinator roles
What You'll Produce
Capacity Plan
Machine and labour capacity for a production order.
Production Schedule
A schedule balancing orders, materials and machines.
Capstone: PPC Case Study
A plan with KPIs, bottlenecks and improvement actions.
Tools and Equipment You'll Use
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP production module basics
- Gantt charts
- Power BI basics
How You're Assessed
You build a production plan and schedule for a case company and present KPIs and improvements. Assessors check calculations, feasibility and communication. Your result is Competent or Not yet competent, with a chance to resubmit.
- Assessment 1After modules 1–3
- Assessment 2After modules 4–6
- Final assessmentAfter all 8 modules, for your certificate
Career Pathway
Roles in Pakistan
- PPC Assistant
- Production Coordinator
- Planning Assistant
- Operations Assistant
International
- Pakistan manufacturing
- GCC factories
- International manufacturing support
Subject to employer, licensing, visa and qualification-recognition requirements.
Opportunities in Pakistan and Abroad
- 727,381Pakistanis registered for jobs abroad in 2024Source: BE&OE
- $38.3 billionsent home by overseas Pakistanis in 2024-25Source: State Bank of Pakistan
- 62%of workers going abroad in 2024 went to Saudi ArabiaSource: BE&OE
Where the Jobs Are
Live listings for “production planner”. Opens the job site.| Country | Demand | Find jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | See live listings | Rozee.pk LinkedIn Indeed |
| Saudi Arabia | 452,562Pakistani workers who went there in 2024 | Bayt LinkedIn Indeed |
| Oman | 81,587Pakistani workers who went there in 2024 | Bayt LinkedIn Indeed |
| United Arab Emirates | 64,130Pakistani workers who went there in 2024 | Bayt LinkedIn Indeed |
| Qatar | 40,818Pakistani workers who went there in 2024 | Bayt LinkedIn Indeed |
| Bahrain | 25,198Pakistani workers who went there in 2024 | Bayt LinkedIn Indeed |
Overseas figures: all occupations, 2024, Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment (BE&OE). They show where Pakistani workers find jobs abroad, not vacancies for this training.
These are published national figures and market benchmarks to help you plan, not a promise of a job or income. What you earn depends on your skills, experience, employer and city. Subject to employer, licensing, visa and qualification-recognition requirements.
Questions
Which industries use PPC?
Any manufacturer that plans orders: textiles, garments, food, packaging, engineering and more. Examples in the training come from several industries.
Do I need factory experience?
No, but it helps. Graduates learn the full method, and experienced staff learn to plan more systematically with better tools.
Is Excel important for this training?
Yes. Most planning in Pakistani factories happens in Excel or ERP systems, so strong spreadsheet skills are part of the training.
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