Production Planning & Control

Business, Finance & Management · Intermediate · 30 hours

Plan and control manufacturing efficiently — forecasting, scheduling, capacity, lean and quality, for South African production environments.

What you'll learn

• Explain production planning and control
• Forecast demand and plan capacity
• Schedule and sequence production
• Apply lean and inventory principles
• Control quality and performance

Course modules

• Module 1: Introduction to Production Planning
• Module 2: Demand Forecasting
• Module 3: Capacity Planning
• Module 4: Master Production Scheduling
• Module 5: Material Requirements Planning
• Module 6: Scheduling & Sequencing
• Module 7: Lean Manufacturing
• Module 8: Quality Control
• Module 9: Inventory & WIP
• Module 10: Performance & SA Manufacturing
• Module 11: Core Concepts in Depth
• Module 12: Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
• Module 13: Tools, Resources & Templates
• Module 14: Standards, Quality & Best Practice
• Module 15: Health, Safety & Ethics
• Module 16: Case Study: A South African Example
• Module 17: Communication & Working with Others
• Module 18: Staying Current & Continuing to Learn
• Module 19: Capstone Project
• Module 20: Review, Assessment & Next Steps

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