production control

American  

noun

1. the planning and supervision of manufacturing activities to ensure that goods will be produced on time at the lowest possible cost.

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Etymology

Origin of production control

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

There was one time when Marsden left the sequestered jury room, saying he needed to visit the bathroom, and instead snuck into the production control room to discuss funny ways to keep a scenario going.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 4, 2023

Foxconn wants to build around 300,000 EVs at the plant, Ian Upton, director of production control at Foxconn Ohio, told Reuters.

From Reuters • Mar. 6, 2023

Solario, who’s now a production control coordinator for a Valencia race car company and a producer/director for a short films company called Vrge Media, says her earlier money mistakes were ultimately inspirational.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2023

Kirk Manley, the plant’s general manager of production control, said Tuesday’s donation was to help younger students learn the latest in automotive technology, perhaps providing a spark to a future Toyota team member.

From Washington Times • Jul. 10, 2014

Voice interruption priority system—used for assembly line production control.

From The Practical Values of Space Exploration Report of the Committee on Science and Astronautics, U.S. House of Representatives, Eighty-Sixth Congress, Second Session by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Astronautics.