Production Planning & Control (PPC)
Production plans, sequencing, capacity alignment, schedule adherence and plan-versus-actual reviews that help teams act sooner.
Discuss PPC support →PLAN PRECISELY. PRODUCE EFFICIENTLY. DELIVER EXCEPTIONALLY.
We help steel and metal manufacturers bring production planning, shop-floor execution, material flow and dispatch coordination into sharper alignment—with practical, plant-focused consulting.
When planning, materials, production and dispatch work in silos, delays and avoidable costs can build up. We help connect the moving parts with clear routines, useful information and practical control systems.
Production plans, sequencing, capacity alignment, schedule adherence and plan-versus-actual reviews that help teams act sooner.
Discuss PPC support →Review available capacity, product mix, process constraints and machine loading to improve utilisation, production sequencing and flow through the plant.
Optimise capacity →Improve visibility of raw materials, work-in-progress, material availability and movement through the production cycle.
Review material flow →Coordinate production readiness, quality release, finished goods, order priorities and dispatch commitments.
Strengthen dispatch →Develop practical operating reports, improve information flow and strengthen review routines that support timely production and dispatch decisions.
Improve visibility →Support planning frameworks, process coordination and operating readiness for new or expanding production areas.
Plan a new division →We start with your plant’s actual operating conditions and focus on actionable changes, clear ownership and a review rhythm teams can sustain.
We bring practical manufacturing experience and a commitment to building a responsive consultancy for steel and metal businesses.
Satish brings over 30 years of steel industry experience, with practical exposure to operations management, Production Planning & Control, scrap management and coordination across manufacturing processes.
His experience spans profiles and bars as well as pipe manufacturing operations, including piercing mills, pilgers, processing and dispatch. Over his career, he has worked with Viraj Profiles Ltd., Jindal Stainless Ltd., India Steel Works Ltd., Remi Metals Gujarat Ltd. and Ferro Alloys Corporation Ltd. (FACOR). His consulting focus is to turn operating challenges into clear plans, disciplined follow-through and practical improvement opportunities tailored to each plant.
Bharati has been a driving force behind the idea and development of STEELFLOW 360—encouraging the vision, helping shape the business and supporting its growth from concept to a professional consultancy.
Her role spans business development, digital presence, website and brand development, social media, communicating the consultancy’s mission and vision, and helping build meaningful relationships with prospective clients. She supports the business strategy and client-facing presence that bring the consultancy’s expertise to the market.
Engagements are shaped around your scope, data availability and plant priorities.
Discuss your priorities, current process and recurring operational issues.
Review available data, planning routines, constraints and process hand-offs.
Agree practical improvements, ownership, milestones and review measures.
Support follow-through and refine the system based on results.
Practical topics for plant leaders, production teams and business owners. These are editorial previews, not claims of published articles.
Explore the links between capacity, material readiness, priorities and daily execution.
Discuss this challenge →How clear status, ownership and review routines can help teams spot blockages earlier.
Discuss this challenge →Bring production, quality release, finished goods and customer priorities into one view.
Discuss this challenge →Start with a conversation about the challenges your plant needs to solve.
Steel and metal manufacturers such as rolling mills, pipe manufacturers, steel processing units, service centres and other industrial operations where production planning, material flow and dispatch coordination are important.
Services may include PPC review, production scheduling, capacity optimisation, inventory and WIP visibility, finished-goods and dispatch coordination, MIS and ERP support, and support for new or expanding divisions.
Both options can be considered. The right format depends on the scope, plant requirements, data availability and whether on-site observation is necessary.
It begins with an introductory discussion to understand the plant, operational challenges, desired outcomes and information available. A scope and commercial proposal can then be prepared.
No specific result should be guaranteed before understanding the baseline and operating conditions. Improvement opportunities and targets should be agreed after a suitable diagnostic review.
Use the enquiry form below, email contact@steelflow360.com or call +91 84080 67318. Please avoid sending confidential production or customer information in an initial enquiry.
Start with a focused conversation about your operational priorities.
Share a brief overview of your plant and the challenge you want to address. We’ll use it to structure an initial discussion.