project management glossary

production engineering

 The application of manufacturing knowledge to the design and development of the configuration item to facilitate manufacturing. Includes analyses of design producibility and production operations; application of manufacturing methods, tooling and equipment; control of the introduction of engineering changes; and employment of manufacturing cost control techniques.

production management

 The effective use of resources to produce on-schedule the required number of End Items that meet specified quality, performance, and cost.

production model

 A production demonstration model, including all hardware, software, and firmware, manufactured from production drawings and made by production tools, fixtures and methods. Generally, the first article of the production unit run initiated after the Production Readiness Review (PRR). A prototype model, also built from production drawings but under engineering supervision, may precede the PRR to provide confidence in authorizing fabrication of the production model.

production permit

 Written authorization, prior to production or before provision of a service, to depart from specified requirements for a specified quantity or for a specified time.