APICS - Fundamentals of Planning

Course Description:

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.
Fundamentals of Planning is a core course in the APICA Fundamentals of Materials and Operations Management series.

Attendees will learn:
This course teaches basic concepts of Planning.
The sessions include:
• Planning Foundations (I)
• Planning Foundations (II)
• Long-Range Planning
• Forecasting
• Sales and Operations Planning
• Controlling the Sales and Operations Plan
• Midterm Examination & Making Effective Presentations
• Master Scheduling (I)
• Master Scheduling (II)
• Master Scheduling (III)
• Emerging Topics in Planning
• Final Examination

Benefits:
This course will impart a fundamental knowledge and understanding of basic planning principles as well as the techniques that are used at each level of the planning process. In addition, the course provides practical examples and exercises to give participants an opportunity to improve their planning, teamwork, and presentation skills.

Intended Audience:
Front line and management staff who desire to understand the body of knowledge in the following areas: operations management, including; production, inventory, supply chain, materials management, purchasing, and logistics.

PDUs/Educational Hours
21