What is the difference between planning and controlling?

Question

Question covers production planning vs production control, materials planning vs materials control

Answer 1

planning is the detailed formulation or design of the action to be taken.

controlling is actually taking the steps outlined in the action plan, or actually implementing the plan of action.

Answer 2

Planning is creating a written solution to a problem, with goals and objectives - then taking actions that follow the plan. Controlling is monitoring the plan, looking for deviations from the plans goals and objectives, and taking corrective actions as needed.