Materials Management & Planning
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Introduction
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Who should attend
Greetings and a warm welcome to the " Materials Management & Planning" course! Empower your material management skills through a transformative 5-day learning journey meticulously designed by LPC to equip you with tools and knowledge to deal with the flow of materials.
Over the next 5 days with LPC, we'll gain a comprehensive understanding of materials management and planning, including key concepts, processes, and challenges. We’ll start with building a strong foundation through understanding the role of materials management within the operating environment and supply chain, as well as the process of manufacturing resource planning and product planning systems. As we progress, we’ll get down to the nuts and bolts of materials management such as the main tools of materials management, techniques to manage capacity and develop materials plan. Then, we’ll together explore techniques to handle challenges associated with materials management, control work orders and reporting materials. Moving forward, we’ll investigate on integration of materials management with other supply chain functions such as purchasing, procurement, and forecasting. We’ll warp up this course by discovering key metrics and control systems in materials management.
By the end of this course, you'll be equipped to play a vital role in materials management within any organization. You'll possess the necessary knowledge and skills to ensure a smooth and efficient flow of materials through the supply chain.
Join LPC in this immersive learning experience, as we elevate materials management to new heights!
Course Outline
Introduction to Materials Management
- Introducing materials management and its key concepts
- Understanding the operating environment of operations management
- Determining the role of materials managers within the organization
- Grasping supply chain concepts and metrics
- Discussing the process of manufacturing resource planning
- Exploring production planning systems
- Case studies of materials management in actions