Open Course — Master Production Scheduling — 2 days (residential)
This course is designed to address the difficulty most companies face when attempting to use the Master Production Schedule. Combining theory with computer based simulations gives delegates the opportunity to practise what they have learnt and develop enhanced skills.
To book, use our contacts form to send us a message.
Before booking, please read our standard Terms and Conditions which apply to all open course bookings.
Who Will Benefit?
Delegates should be reasonably familiar with current manufacturing control systems and the principles of ERP/MRPII. Materials Directors/Managers, Production Directors, Production Control Managers, Purchasing Managers, Material & Inventory Planners and Master Schedulers are typically the most appropriate audience.
What Will The Course Cover?
- Understanding the MPS process
- Planning horizons and lead times
- Rough cut and finite capacity planning
- Scheduling and promise dates
- Achieving schedule stability
- Effective management of schedule changes
- Simulation and impact analysis
- Linking the short and medium term
- Scenario planning and reporting
- Measuring process performance
What Will Delegates Gain?
The course is designed to focus on how to set and manage the Master Production Schedule. It will enable you to:
- implement credible and appropriate techniques for managing the Master Production Schedule;
- improve service levels and productivity;
- reduce inventory.
Dates and Venues
To be scheduled. Please contact us to register your interest in this course.
Fees
£940 incl. 1 night's accommodation + VAT
Before booking, please read our standard Terms and Conditions which apply to all open course bookings.
Open Courses
| February 2012 | |
| 22 | Forecasting Techniques |
| 23 | Inventory Management |
| March 2012 | |
| 6 - 8 | ERP for Executives |
| 20 - 22 | Production Planning and Control |
| April 2012 | |
| 24 - 26 | Introduction to Leading Change and Transforming Cultures |
| May 2012 | |
| 15 - 17 | Facilitation Skills |
| June 2012 | |
| 13 | Forecasting Techniques |
| 14 | Inventory Management |
| 26 - 28 | ERP for Executives |
| July 2012 | |
| 10 - 12 | Production Planning and Control |
| September 2012 | |
| 25 - 27 | Introduction to Leading Change and Transforming Cultures |
| October 2012 | |
| 10 | Forecasting Techniques |
| 11 | Inventory Management |
| 30 - 1 Nov | ERP for Executives |
| November 2012 | |
| 13 - 15 | Production Planning and Control |
| 27 - 29 | Facilitation Skills |
| December 2012 | |
| 5 - 6 | Sales and Operations Planning |
