Which of the following statements about production planning are true?

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Production planning for a proposal is about organizing how the final deliverable will be produced, formatted, reviewed, and submitted, and it should be started early and integrated with the overall proposal plan. The best practice is to reserve about 10% of the total proposal development time for production activities. That time covers formatting, graphic work, edits, compliance checks, final reviews, and submission logistics, helping ensure a polished, compliant package and reducing last‑minute rushes.

Starting production planning only after receiving an RFP is not advisable because production constraints and submission requirements should be considered from the outset and updated as more information becomes available. Waiting until the end can lead to missed requirements, tight deadlines, or formatting issues.