This document discusses various production scheduling concepts and methods. It defines loading as determining the total time required for operations and adding it to planned workstation utilization. Scheduling determines start/finish times of operations. Master scheduling provides completion times for departments. Benefits of scheduling include inventory reduction and increased efficiency. Gantt charts illustrate project schedules and activities. Other concepts covered include line of balance, linear scheduling method, batch production scheduling, MRP, Kanban, dispatching, progress reporting, and manufacturing lead time.