ASCM - Supply Chain Planning Certificate

Duration

Duration:

Only 2 Days

Method

Method:

Classroom / Online / Hybrid

Next date

Next date:

24.6.2024 (Monday)

Overview

On this new accelerated Supply Chain Planning Certificate from ASCM launched in August, you'll gain a fundamental understanding of supply chain planning and how various planning levels interconnect and synchronise.

Synchronization is critical to fast, accurate production and delivery. By engaging all parts of the business, professionals can align planning processes and enable their supply chain organizations to experience significantly fewer disruptions. ASCM’s Supply Chain Planning Certificate program introduces these essential planning fundamentals and clearly explains how to integrate all planning functions within a company.

After completing the course, you’ll also have the knowledge to:

  • Trace the flow of planning from business plan to execution
  • Link business strategy to company plans
  • Interpret and manage the master production schedule
  • Interpret and manage the material requirements plan
  • Help advance sales and operations planning meetings
  • Identify technologies to support synchronous planning
  • Create a channel tree design for a distribution system
  • Determine order and reorder points
  • Contribute to production and control activities

After completing the course and earning your certificate, you will have the knowledge to trace the flow of planning from business plan to execution, link business strategy to company plans, interpret and manage the master production schedule, organise material requirement plans and more.

At the end of this course, you’ll achieve your Supply Chain Planning Certificate.

Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology you’ll certify at twice the speed of traditional training and get access to courseware, learn from certified instructors, and train in a distraction

  • free environment.

    40% faster

    Distraction

  • free environment

    Audience

    This course is ideal for entry

  • to
  • mid
  • level supply chain professionals looking to build on their current supply chain knowledge or get familiar with a critical supply chain function. It’s also a fit for companies who are looking to enhance or streamline planning knowledge among employees.

    Four reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

    1. You'll be trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 2-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
    2. Your course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
    3. Pass first time or train again for free. Your expert instructor will deliver our unique accelerated learning methods, allowing you to learn faster and be in the best possible position to pass first time. In the unlikely event that you don't, it's covered by your Certification Guarantee
    4. Study with an award-winning training provider. We've won the Learning and Performance Institute's "Training Company of the Year" three times. Firebrand is your fastest way to learn, with 134561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001
  • Benefits

    Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

    1. Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
    2. You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
    3. Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
    4. Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
    5. You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
    6. You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
    7. You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals
    • * For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
    • ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

    Curriculum

    1) What is Synchronised Planning?

    • Planning
    • Manufacturing Planning and Control (MPC) System
    • What is Synchronised Planning?
    • Additional Digital Information Technology for Supply Chains

    2) Strategic Planning

  • Business Planning

    • Market and Technology Variables in Business Planning
    • Planning Horizons
    • Synchronised Business Planning Hierarchy
    • Other Tools and Techniques to Support Synchronised Business Planning

    3) Strategic Planning

    • Demand Planning and S&OP
    • Demand Planning
    • Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)

    4) Tactical Planning

    • Master Scheduling/MRP/Capacity Management
    • Master Scheduling Overview
    • The Master Scheduling Process
    • Material Requirements Planning Overview
    • The MRP Process
    • Capacity Management
    • Closed
    • Loop Planning

    5) Operations Execution

    • Purchasing and Production Activity Control, APS
    • Purchasing
    • Production Activity Control (PAC)
    • Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS)

    6) Distribution and Logistics Planning

    • The Role of Distribution in Supply Chain Management
    • Channel Network Design
    • Inventory Planning
    • Warehousing
    • Transportation
    • Information Systems
  • Exam Track

    At the end of this accelerated course, you’ll achieve your Supply Chain Planning Certificate.

    What's Included

    Your accelerated course includes:

    • Accommodation *
    • Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
    • On-site exams **
    • Exam vouchers **
    • Practice tests **
    • Certification Guarantee ***
    • Courseware
    • Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
    • 24-hour lab access
    • Digital courseware **
    • * For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
    • ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
    • *** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

    Prerequisites

    There are no prerequisites to attend this accelerated course.

    Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

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