Detailed Scheduling and Planning

Acquire a working knowledge of the tools and techniques for planning
of inventory, including planning techniques such as MRP, CRP, lean,
TOC, and projects. Understand the effect of using each technique; know
standard measurements for inventory, materials, capacity and supplier
performance; and recognize when to escalate issues. Topics include:

Managing inventory, planning material requirements, planning capacity
requirements, and procurement and supplier planning
Recognizing the importance of supply chain management and deploying
supply chain strategies related to scheduling, planning, and sourcing
Translating product-level plans and schedules generated at the master
planning level into requirements that can be procured or produced
Bridging the master planning area with the execution and control function
Planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and implementing projects
that are used to manage the supply of products and services


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