What is it?
A way to give a task or action item Assigned from anyone in the organization to anyone internal or external to the organization, regardless on their position on the organization command channel.
A Production Task is an item that needs to be Completed by a specific Target Date.
A Production Task can be Assigned to those internal to the organization by use of their TM User Name, and to those external to the organization by use of their e-mail address.
What happens if clicked?
The New Production Task window appears. From this window you can Create a Production Task, specify the Performer, and set the Target Date.