The production department is perhaps the most informed about the continuously changing health and condition of their equipment but any organization does not work through just one particular department. The participation of many departments to contribute towards the production process is imperative because of the multi-faceted nature of a business. The discussion of this article is the effect of various departments, apart from the production department on the productivity. There are very specific common mistakes that lead to a loss in productivity by each department which are discussed further:
Sales Department
The sales department can make mistakes that prove costly to the company by making small errors. Mistakes in reporting the code number, quantity, specifications, delivery date and the destination of outbound products can have a severe impact on the company’s relations with the customer as well as extra costs for the mistakes that were made.
Production Control Department
Communication is key while working in tandem with several other departments. When communication between the production control department and the sales department is not good enough, there can be errors that inadvertently lead to wrong development of production plans, work orders and forecasts.
