INTRODUCTION FOR PRACTICAL PRODUCTION AND MATERIAL PLANNING SKILL

Managing company operation efficiently and effectively is a key toward free flowing of material and information throughout the supply chain process. However, no operation will be free flowing unless there is a day to day monitoring and managing to ensure all the tasks in the operation is completed as per schedule

This program will deliver knowledge to all the participants on how to manage an operation efficiently with proper planning and scheduling and trade off strategies. Also in this program will be suggested key performance indices which need to be prepare in order to evaluate the operation success level.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE / OUTCOMES

By the end of the 14 hours by 4 session interactive online session, the learning curve achieve will enable the following:-

WHO MUST ATTEND

This training program is highly recommended for employees involve in the managing of the supply chain function in the company, for example, personnel from procurement, sales, contract and any person who want to learn about operation planning and scheduling.

• UNDERSTAND the full process of planning and scheduling
• LEARN the difference between planning and scheduling
• UNDERSTAND the key rules in order for an effective planning and scheduling
• IDENTIFY potential problem in the planning and scheduling and take step to rectify it
• DEVELOP alternative trade off plan for any deviation in scheduling
• PREPARE the necessary KPI for management reporting

METHODOLOGY

This training will involve the following area to enhance learning:

• Power point presentation
• Case studies & Brain storming session
• Discussion on subject of learning
• Facilitating by trainer to enhance understanding of subject matter

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1 – Planning and Scheduling in Operation Management

• Planning versus Scheduling, what the difference?
• Process of Organizational planning in 5 steps
• Type of planning in operation management
• Strategic strategy versus Tactical Strategy

Module 2 – Key Component in Operation Planning

• Understanding the key Objectives
• Key Operation plan to understand and do
• Calculating your capacity
• Factor that determine planning efficiency

Module 3 – Scheduling Management for Material and Production

• Objectives of Operation Schedule
• Function of Operation Schedule
• Different method of Operation Schedule
• Material Scheduling Planning Method
• Production Scheduling Planning Method

Module 4 – Contingency Planning

• Factors that determine your contingency plan
• Risk management in planning
• Solving planning problems with problem solving tools

Module 5 – Managing Deviation in Planning and Scheduling

• Project Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)
• Critical Path Method (CPM)
• Leads and Lags Adjustment
• Schedule Compression
• Trade off strategies

Module 6 – Key to a winning schedule and reporting

• Delay avoidance planning
• Understand your task
• The 4M analysis
• SWOT analysis
• Top 10 tips for a good planning and scheduling
• Key Performance Indices (KPI) for reporting

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