Introduction
  • The Instructor Profile
  • Course Overview & Download Course Slides
MPC Hierarchy
  • Review of the MPC Hierarchy
  • Objectives of an MPC System - The Customer Perspective
  • Objectives of an MPC System - The Supplier Perspective
Master Planning of Resources
  • Strategic Planning
  • Business Planning
  • Demand Management
  • Distribution Planning
  • Sales & Operations Planning
  • Resource Planning
  • Balancing Supply & Demand
  • Master Scheduling
  • Rough Cut Capacity Planning
  • Load Profile
  • Practical Example
  • Strategies for Overloads
  • Strategies for Underloads
Understanding Forecasts
  • Forecast Horizon
  • Forecast Interval
  • Factors Affecting Forecasts
  • Types of Forecasting Techniques
  • Testing Your Knowledge
Forecasting Demand
  • Forecasting Framework
  • Forecasting for Strategic and Business Planning
  • Forecasting for Sales & Operations Planning
  • Forecasting for Master Production Scheduling
Detailed Scheduling and Planning
  • Introduction to DSP
  • Classifications of Inventory
  • Sub-classifications of Inventory
  • Inventory Valuation
  • Inventory Metrics
  • Lot Sizing
  • Lot Sizing Techniques
  • Practical Example
  • Testing Your Knowledge
Material Planning
  • Understanding the Data Inputs
  • Planning Factors
  • Inventory Status
  • Usage Data
Material Requirements Planning
  • The role of MRP
  • The MRP Model
  • MRP Regeneration
  • MRP Example
  • Capacity Requirements Planning
  • CRP Model
  • Testing Your Knowledge
Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
  • What is SRM?
  • Make vs. Buy
  • Financial Health
  • Types of Suppliers
  • Types of Buyer Relationships
Supply Chain Best Practices
  • Manage Risk
  • Social Responsibility
  • Accreditations & Certifications
  • Supply Chain Metrics
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Order Winner Strategy
Course Wrap-up
  • Mini-Exam
  • MRP Exam #1
  • MRP Exam #2
  • Course Summary
  • Congratulations
  • Acknowledgements
  • Supply Chain News