ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Material balance planning

Material balance planning is a way to make sure that you have the right amount and the right kinds of materials (things you need to make something) that you need for a project. It's like making a shopping list before you go to the store for a baking project. You think about what ingredients you need and how much of each ingredient you'll need, and then you make a list so you don't forget anything. Material balance planning is like that, but on a bigger scale. You look at how much material you'll need for the entire project and then you plan how you'll get it, how you'll use it, and how it will be stored. This helps make sure that you have what you need to finish the project on time.