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Production and Inventory Management

These courses will educate professionals on concepts, and strategies related to demand management, procurement and supplier planning, material requirements planning, capacity requirements planning, sales and operations planning, master scheduling, performance measurements, supplier relationships, quality control, and continuous improvement.

This series of five modules is designed as a prep course for those individuals planning to take the APICS® Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) exams.

Basics of Supply Chain Management

This course covers basic concepts in managing the flow of materials in a supply chain. Participants will receive an overview of material flow from internal and external suppliers of an organization.

Key Session Topics:

  • Elements of the Supply Chain
  • Just-in-Time (JIT)
  • Total Quality Management (TQM)
  • Manufacturing Resources Planning (MRP II)
  • Demand Planning
  • Capacity Management
Title: Basics of Supply Chain Management
Date: March 2, 9, and 16, 2010
Times: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Cost: $1,050*
*Grant funding may be available for ETIP-eligible companies. Call for more details!

Detailed Scheduling and Planning

This course focuses on techniques for material and capacity scheduling. Participants will learn the principles of material requirements planning (MRP), capacity requirements planning (CRP), inventory management practices, and procurement and supplier planning.

Key Session Topics:

  • Recognizing Techniques and Practices of Inventory Management
  • Mechanics of the Detailed Material Planning Process
  • Planning Operations to Support the Priority Plan
  • Planning Procurement and External Sources of Supply
Title: Detailed Scheduling and Planning
Date: May 11, 18, and 25, 2010
Times: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Cost: $1,050*
*Grant funding may be available for ETIP-eligible companies. Call for more details!

Execution and Control of Operations

This course focuses on the mechanics of prioritizing and sequencing work, executing work plans and implementing controls, reporting activity results, and providing performance feedback. Participants will learn techniques for scheduling and controlling production processes, the execution of quality initiatives and continuous improvement plans, and the control and handling of inventories.

Key Session Topics:

  • Prioritizing and Sequencing Work
  • Executing Plans and Implementing Controls
  • Authorizing and Reporting Activities for Push and Pull Systems
  • Evaluating Performance and Providing Feedback
Title: Execution and Control of Operations
Date: December 1, 8, and 15, 2009
Times: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Cost: $1,050*
*Grant funding may be available for ETIP-eligible companies. Call for more details!
Title: Execution and Control of Operations
Date: June 8, 15, and 22, 2010
Times: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Cost: $1,050*
*Grant funding may be available for ETIP-eligible companies. Call for more details!

Master Planning of Resources

This course focuses on the processes used to develop sales and operations plans and how to identify and assess internal and external demand and forecasting requirements. Participants will learn the importance of producing master schedules that reflect business objectives.

Key Session Topics:

  • Demand Management
  • Sales and Operations Planning
  • Master Scheduling
  • Measuring Business Performance
Title: Master Planning of Resources
Date: April 13, 20, and 27, 2010
Times: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Cost: $1,050*
*Grant funding may be available for ETIP-eligible companies. Call for more details!

Strategic Management of Resources

This course covers the relationship of business operations, processes and technologies to manufacturing strategy and supply chain functions. Participants will learn how to align resources with the strategic plan, configure and integrate operating processes to support the strategic plan, and implement change.

Key Session Topics:

  • Competitive Market Issues
  • Choices Affecting Facilities, Supply Chain, Information Technology, and Organizational Design
  • Configuring and Integrating Internal Processes
  • Evaluating and Managing Projects
Title: Strategic Management of Resources
Date: January 5, 12, and 19, 2010
Times: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Cost: $1,050*
*Grant funding may be available for ETIP-eligible companies. Call for more details!
Title: Strategic Management of Resources
Date: July 6, 13, and 20, 2010
Times: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Cost: $1,050*
*Grant funding may be available for ETIP-eligible companies. Call for more details!


For additional information, see the Production and Inventory Management brochure.



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