This document discusses production planning and control (PPC). It defines key terms like production, production management, production planning and production control. It describes the steps in production planning like process planning, routing, scheduling and loading. It also discusses the steps in production control such as dispatching, follow up, cost control and quality control. The document highlights benefits of PPC like higher quality, better resource utilization and lower costs. It was presented by students to fulfill requirements for a Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technology.