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Integrated supply chain planning – ASCM (APICS) Certificate
Disconnected sales, production and logistics plans undermine commitments. Structure integrated planning to bring demand, capacity and resources together. Develop shared reference points that facilitate trade-offs and supply chain coordination.
- Duration
- 2 days 14 hours
- Code
- SUPC019FR Code
- Certification
- Supply Chain Planning Certificate Certification
Accredited training for the Supply Chain Planning Certificate certification.
Presentation
In a constantly evolving business environment, the ability to plan production and delivery quickly and accurately is essential. By synchronising planning processes throughout the business, professionals can significantly reduce supply chain disruptions.
This Supply Chain Planning Certificate course enables you to align your company’s planning processes to minimise disruption and risk. It covers planning fundamentals and key functions, from strategy to execution, in depth to improve integration across the entire supply chain.
By the end of this course, you will have gained the key skills to pass the ASCM Supply Chain Planning Certificate exam. Once you pass, you will receive a certificate and a digital badge demonstrating your expertise (find out more in the certification tab).
Objectives
By the end of the Supply Chain Planning Certificate course, you will be able to:
- explain why planning matters for businesses and how it works at different levels;
- master the components of the manufacturing planning and control (MPC) model;
- define synchronised planning and identify the technologies supporting it;
- describe the impact of technology on business planning;
- understand the S&OP process and its role in risk management;
- explain the objectives and usefulness of material requirements planning (MRP);
- identify capacity measurement methods and scheduling techniques;
- discuss the purchasing cycle and current procurement trends, including environmentally responsible and ethical sourcing;
- explain the role and importance of distribution management in the supply chain.
- prepare effectively for the Supply Chain Planning Certificate exam.
Program
Module 1: understand synchronised planning
- Defining synchronised planning.
- The manufacturing planning and control (MPC) model.
- Technologies supporting synchronised planning.
- Why businesses need planning.
Module 2: plan business operations strategically
- The importance of business planning.
- The impact of technology on strategic planning.
- The digital supply chain model.
- Tools and techniques supporting synchronised business planning.
Module 3: demand planning and sales and operations planning (S&OP)
- The importance of demand planning.
- The role of technology in demand planning and the S&OP process.
- The S&OP cycle and its stages.
- The role of S&OP in risk management.
Module 4: tactical planning
- Master scheduling objectives.
- The material requirements planning (MRP) process.
- Capacity management.
- Scheduling techniques.
Module 5: execute operations
- The purchasing cycle and its functions.
- Supplier selection.
- Production activity control (PAC).
- Bottleneck management.
- Advanced planning and scheduling (APS).
Module 6: plan distribution and logistics
- The role of distribution management in the supply chain.
- Distribution network design.
- Key warehousing and transport decisions.
- Information systems used in distribution planning.
Module 7: prepare for the exam
- In-depth review of key concepts covered across all modules.
- Additional resources for the Supply Chain Planning Certificate exam.
- Strategies and tips to maximise your chances of passing the exam.
Audience
This course is intended for:
- supply chain professionals seeking planning and operations management skills to improve efficiency and decision-making;
- managers and supervisors involved in strategic, tactical and operational planning;
- anyone wishing to validate their skills to build a more coherent, better-managed supply chain.
Prerequisites
This course has the following prerequisites:
Professional experience
- Practical experience or sound knowledge of one or more areas of supply chain management is recommended, for example:
- planning;
- production;
- logistics;
- inventory management.
*Experience is not strictly mandatory, but helps you understand the planning concepts studied in relation to the overall operation of the supply chain.
Basic knowledge
Understanding of fundamental supply chain management concepts is strongly recommended. This includes:
- key supply chain terminology;
- knowledge of basic principles of operations planning and execution.
Teaching and assessment methods
- Initial skills assessment
- Training materials provided to participants
- Continuous assessment throughout the course
- End-of-course feedback questionnaire
- Combination of theory and practical application
- Attendance records
- Post-course follow-up evaluation
- Practical exercises
- Case study
Course highlights
- Certified expert instructors: benefit from qualified professionals with supply chain planning experience, ensuring in-depth mastery of the concepts.
- Comprehensive, up-to-date programme: content rigorously aligned with ASCM's Supply Chain Planning Certificate, covering all essential aspects of value chain planning.
- Practical proficiency: acquire key skills through concrete case studies and practical exercises relevant to real-world planning challenges.
- Targeted exam preparation: intensive preparation with study resources and strategic guidance to maximise your chances of passing the final exam and earning the certificate and digital badge.
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