Modelling The Influence Of Production Planning And Production Scheduling On Business Performance In The Manufacturing Industry Of South Africa

Abstract

It is apparent that for manufacturing companies to succeed, it is crucial to consider the factors that will contribute positively to the performance of the business. The issues related to production planning and production scheduling on business performance have been neglected. Product planning and production scheduling be adopted as factors manufacturing companies could consider to improve their business performance. There has been little research done to prove that production planning and production scheduling can lead to improving the overall business performance of the manufacturing industry. Therefore, this study seeks to fill this lacuna by investigating the influence of production planning and production scheduling on business performance in manufacturing industries. A quantitative approach was adopted for this study, and a questionnaire was distributed physically and electronically. Three hundred and six (306) respondents participated in the study. Data obtained were analysed using SPSS 28.0 and AMOS 28.0. The results of the study proved that production planning and production scheduling have a positive impact on business performance. Production planning and scheduling have proved to deliver a competitive advantage and improved customer satisfaction in the manufacturing industry.