Influence of Production Scheduling and Line Balancing on Manufacturing Performance

Inefficiency in the production flow, use of resources, and time management is a persistent issue faced by manufacturing industries in the world, which is usually caused by the ineffective production scheduling and the inefficient line balancing. These inefficiencies in operations impact productivity, high cost of production and low competitiveness in the local and international markets. This theoretical paper examines how production scheduling and line balancing affect the manufacturing performance and focuses on how the two are interdependent in maximizing the throughput, minimizing the idle time and enhancing the overall performance. The research design adopted in the study is conceptual research design which is founded on secondary data collected through journals, books, conference proceedings, and historical reports. The survey of the literature indicates that proper production scheduling allows improving the predictability of workflow and resource utilization and balancing the workload at the production stations to achieve fairness. The combination of them leads to the better quality of output, shorter lead times, and increased flexibility of operation. The results indicate that the use of digital tools, simulation modeling, and lean manufacturing principles can be further enhanced to improve production efficiency. The paper suggests that manufacturing companies should take up modern scheduling software, continuous training of employees and real time monitoring systems to maintain operational excellence. The paper finds that synchronized production scheduling and line balancing are important leverages of enhancing manufacturing performance and global competitiveness.