Production planning and control involves organizing the manufacturing system to efficiently produce products at the required quality, quantity, and time. It includes planning product design, equipment needs, facility layout, operations sequence, and production targets. The objectives are to maximize resource utilization, minimize costs and production time, and ensure reliable delivery to customers. Production control coordinates and monitors manufacturing activities, identifies deviations from plans, and takes corrective actions. Key elements are controlling materials, tooling, capacity, activities, quantities, and sharing progress reports.