Start-up success: Piecing together the production planning puzzle

Abstract

During their critical growth phase start-up organizations often face challenges in achieving their production targets. This is due to frequent interruptions in production flow. This article addresses this issue by presenting a conceptual framework of considerations for use when designing production plans that contribute to proper resource allocation during this crucial period. A rapid literature review was conducted to investigate existing strategies and key factors for scaling a start-up organisation's production. The findings of the literature review have been combined into a framework for developing effective growth production plans for start-up organizations. By considering these factors, start-up production organisations can accelerate their progress towards their goals.