Fundamentals
Fundamentals of Planning
This course introduces participants to the principles of effective planning. The course presents the concepts of planning at each level, from strategic to tactical. Participants work together to solve problems, develop plans, build teams, and present solutions. Through this course, they learn the essential ingredients of effective planning and have an opportunity to practice and enhance their own planning skills.
Objective
This course will impart a fundamental knowledge and understanding of basic planning principles and techniques that are used at each level of the planning process, providing practical examples and exercises that give participants an opportunity to improve their planning, teamwork, and presentation skills.
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Sessions
- Planning Foundations (I)
- Planning Foundations (II)
- Long-Range Planning
- Forecasting
- Sales and Operations Planning
- Controlling the Sales and Operations Plan
- Midterm Examination and Making Effective Presentations
- Master Scheduling (I)
- Master Scheduling (II)
- Master Scheduling (III)
- Emerging Topics in Planning
- Final Examination
Fundamentals of Manufacturing Control
This course deals with priority and capacity management through the use of material requirements planning (MRP), capacity management, capacity requirements planning (CRP), production activity control (PAC), and Just-in-Time (JIT). This course explores the execution of the production plan and master production schedule, reactions to capacity constraints, and maintenance of individual order control.
Objective
This course will impart a fundamental knowledge and understanding of priority and capacity management.
Sessions
- Introduction to Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Production Activity Control (PAC)
- Bills of Material
- MRP Basics
- Managing with MRP and Closing the Loop
- Advanced MRP Techniques
- Introduction to Capacity Management
- Midterm Examination and Capacity Management
- Production Activity Control (PAC) I
- Production Activity Control (PAC) II
- Just-in-Time (JIT) in Manufacturing
- Case Study and Course Review
- Final Examination
Fundamentals of Operations Management
This course is concerned with the design of systems to produce goods and services and the operation of those systems. It discusses relationships within the company environment, particularly with marketing and product design. Topics covered include facilities planning, total quality management (TQM), cost analysis, project planning, and operations resource management.
Objective
This course will impart knowledge and understanding of operations resource management and the factors involved in designing and operating a production process.
Sessions
- Operations Management Overview
- Transforming Customer Needs
- Design and Selection of Processes (I)
- Design and Selection of Processes (II)
- Facility Selection and Layout (I)
- Facility Selection and Layout (II)
- Midterm Examination and Ordering Systems
- Distribution Systems
- Process Improvement and Optimization
- TQM and the Supply Chain
- Organizational Improvement Methods and Performance Measures
- Final Examination
Fundamentals of Materials Handling and Warehousing
This course is designed for professionals in the fields of materials and/or operations management who need to learn the basic concepts, techniques, and terminology of materials handling and warehousing activities in an organization. Techniques of materials control, effective warehousing, and the use of appropriate materials handling equipment are covered.
Objective
This course will impart knowledge and understanding of foundations and functions of warehousing, material handling, and transportation.
Sessions
- Warehousing Overview
- Warehouse Design
- Material Handling Equipment
- Automated Material Handling Equipment
- Packaging and Unitization
- Material Control
- Distribution and Order Processing Control
- Warehouse Management Systems
- Industrial Health and Safety
- Principles of Transportation
- Logistics Information Systems
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