Basics of Supply Chain Management
Explore the basic concepts in managing the flow of materials in
a supply chain. In the Basics, you get a complete overview of
material flow, from internal and external suppliers to and from
your organization. Topics include:
- Elements of the Supply Chain
- Just-in-Time (JIT)
- Total Quality Management (TQM)
- Manufacturing Resources Planning (MRP II)
- Demand Planning
- Capacity Management.
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Master Planning of Resources
Explore the processes used to develop sales and operations
plans and identify and assess internal and external demand
and forecasting requirements. The course focuses on the
importance of producing achievable master schedules that are
consistent with business policies, objectives, and resource
constraints. Topics include:
- Demand Management
- Sales and Operations Planning
- Master Scheduling
- Measuring Business Performance.
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Detailed Scheduling and Planning
Focus on the various techniques for material and capacity
scheduling. Study detailed descriptions of material
requirements planning (MRP), capacity requirements planning
(CRP), inventory management practices, and procurement and
supplier planning. Topics include:
- 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.
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Execution and Control of Operations
Focus on the areas of prioritizing and sequencing work,
executing work plans and implementing controls, reporting
activity results, and providing feedback on performance. The
course explains techniques for scheduling and controlling
production processes, the execution of quality initiatives and
continuous improvement plans, and the control and handling of
inventories. Topics include:
- Prioritizing and Sequencing Work
- Executing Plans and Implementing Controls
- Authorizing and Reporting Activities for Push and Pull
Systems
- Evaluating Performance and Providing Feedback.
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