Supply Chain Management
Production and Inventory Management Program
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.
This program is composed of the following courses:
Basics of Supply Chain Management
Basics of Supply chain Management is an introductory course for production and inventory personnel and CPIM candidates. This course provides the basic concepts of managing the complete flow of materials in a supply chain from suppliers to customers in the manufacturing, distribution, service, and retail industries. Fundamental relationships in the design, planning, execution, monitoring, and control of material are covered.
Topics include:
- Elements of the Supply Chain
- Demand Management
- Master Planning
- Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
- Capacity Management and Production Activity Control
- Aggregate and Item Inventory Management
- Purchasing and Physical Distribution
- Lean and Quality Systems
- Theory of Constraints
| Date: | To Be Determined |
| Times: | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (3 Days) |
| Cost: | $1,050* *Grant funding may be available for eligible companies to reduce cost. Call for more details. |
For more information, see the Basics of Supply Chain Management brochure.
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
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
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
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
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