The process of initiating production in accordance with pre-conceived production plan is said to be.

Dispatching

The correct answer is option (2) - Dispatching

Dispatching:The process of initiating production in accordance with pre-conceived production plan is said to be dispatching. This includes issuing necessary orders instructions, guidelines and/or information to work pertaining to giving practical shape to the production plan.

Other Options:

Routing: Routing is a process concerned with determining exact route or path a product/ service has to follow right from raw material till its transformation into finished product.

Scheduling: Scheduling, simply means fixation of time, day, date when each operation is to be commenced and completed. In general, it’s the determination of the time that should be required to perform each operation.

Follow-Up : Follow-up or expediting function relates to evaluation and appraisal of work performed. A properly planned follow-up procedure is helpful in dispatching errors and defects in the work