Production Planning and Control in Apparel Manufacturing is a practical guide to the principles, tools, and techniques used to plan, schedule, monitor, and control garment production. Written specifically for the apparel industry, this book bridges the gap between production planning theory and real factory practices.

The apparel manufacturing environment is highly dynamic, involving multiple departments, processes, suppliers, and deadlines. Effective production planning is essential to balance customer demand with factory capacity, ensure on-time delivery, optimize resource utilization, and maintain operational efficiency. This book explains how these objectives can be achieved through systematic planning and control practices.

Covering the complete production planning cycle, the book discusses key topics such as capacity planning, production scheduling, line loading, order allocation, throughput time analysis, critical path management, Time and Action (T&A) calendars, production control, material planning, and performance measurement. Practical examples, calculations, planning formats, and industry case studies are included to help readers understand how these concepts are applied in real manufacturing environments.

The content is based on industry experience and observations from apparel manufacturing operations across multiple countries. While planning structures and workflows may vary from one organization to another, the book focuses on the fundamental principles that remain common throughout the global apparel industry.

In addition to traditional planning methods, the book introduces modern planning systems, software applications, and technology solutions that support data-driven decision-making. It also highlights the organizational, communication, and coordination skills required for successful execution of production plans.

This book is a valuable resource for production planners, PPC professionals, merchandisers, industrial engineers, production managers, ERP implementation teams, apparel manufacturing students, and anyone interested in understanding how garment factories plan and control production to achieve business goals and delivery commitments.