The structure of the course and the detailed programme are listed below.
Basics of Supply Chain Management - APICS - Interactive Live Webinar

DURATION
23 hours - 9 Live Webinar sessions of 2,5 hours

UPCOMING COURSES
16 November 2023

PRICING
2'970 CHF + VAT
The Basics of Supply Chain Management course is an excellent opportunity for anyone who wants to gain an understanding of the concepts of Supply Chain Planning and Inventory Management. The course offers a combination of theory and practice covering all major aspects of supply chain management.
Upon completion of the course and completion of the online final exam, participants will receive the prestigious ASCM/APICS Supply Planning Certificate.
The course provides a solid foundation of knowledge useful for those working in the supply chain environment. With a focus on practice, the course includes exercises and case studies that help participants put the concepts they have learned into practice.
The objectives of this course are:
- Transfer basic knowledge to manage the complete flow of materials in the Supply Chain from the Supplier to the Customer
- Introduce and explain in detail the professional terminology of the Planning & Inventory Management Area
If you are interested in a career in the supply chain field or simply want to gain a greater understanding of its underlying principles, the Basics of Supply Chain Management course is perfect for you. Register today to guarantee your place in the next training session.
Upon request, Advance also offers in-house training programs.
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Teaching plan
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COURSE STRUCTURE
The course consists in 9 live webinar sessions of 2,5 hours each. The intensive format of the webinar requires independent study, between sessions, to make the learning process more effective.
The course and the final exam are in English.
DETAILED PROGRAMME1. What Is Synchronized Planning?
Planning
Why Do Companies Plan?
How Do Companies Plan?
Manufacturing Planning and Control (MPC) System
MPC Overview
Strategic Planning
Operations Management Planning
Operations Execution
Distribution Planning
Technologies within Strategic Planning
What Is Synchronized Planning?
Synchronized Planning Definition
Digital Capabilities Model (DCM)
Why Synchronized Planning?
Level 1 Capabilities
Level 2 Capabilities
Additional Digital Information Technology for Supply Chains
Technologies within the Digital Supply Chain2. Strategic Planning – Business Planning
Market and Technology Variables in Business Planning
Current and Evolving Environments
Industry Advances and Technological Evolution
Digital DevelopmentSynchronized Business Planning Hierarchy
Introduction to the Planning Hierarchy
Synchronizing the Mission – Getting Everyone on the Same Page
Synchronizing the Vision – Keeping Everyone on the Same Page
Strategic Plans – Balanced Scorecard
Strategic Plans – Channel Network and Scenario Planning
Synchronizing Financial Planning and Growth Strategy
Financial Planning – Profit and Loss Statements
Financial Planning – Sales and General Administrative Expenses
Business Imperatives – Synchronizing Resources with Objectives
Functional Support – Synchronizing Recourses with Objectives
Synchronizing Core Process with Strategic Planning ObjectivesOther Tools and Techniques to Support Synchronized Business Planning
Hoshin Kanri - Vertical and Cross Functional Alignment of Objectives
Portfolio Life Cycle Planning–Synchronizing Plans with Product Life Cycles
The ASCM Sustainability Framework
Operations Strategy – Manufacturing Environments
Operations Strategy – Inventory Planning
Supply Chain Strategies
Synchronizing Strategy for Multiple Business Units (in Larger Businesses)3. Strategic Planning – Demand Planning and S&OP
Demand Planning
Misguided Assumptions
Synchronizing with Business Planning
Business Plan Objectives
Marketing Investments
Sales Management
Historical Time - Series Data
Digital Contract ManagementSales and Operations Planning (S&OP)
S&OP Overview
Prerequisite Activities and Data Gathering
Key Measurements
Scheduling the Monthly S&OP Cycle and Steps
Software and Product Line Templates
S&OP Cycle and Final Meeting Agenda
Roles and Responsibilities in S&OP
Tiered S&OP
S&OP Handoff to the Organization4. Tactical Planning – Master Scheduling/MRP/Capacity Management
Master Scheduling Overview
Objectives of Master Scheduling
Relationship of Master Scheduling to Other Plans
Differences in Master Scheduling based on Manufacturing Strategy/Business Environments
Inputs to the MPSThe Master Scheduling Process
The MPS Grid
Steps in the Master Scheduling Process
Managing Change and the MPSMaterial Requirements Planning Overview
Objectives of MRP
Relationship of MRP to Other Plans
Inputs to MRP
Bills of Material
Types of Bills of Material
Other Uses for Bills of MaterialThe MRP Process
The MPS Grid
Steps in the Master Scheduling Process
Managing Change and the MPSCapacity Management
Types of Capacity
Capacity Planning Levels
Methods of Measuring Capacity
Capacity Required (Load)
Scheduling Techniques
Managing Overloads and UnderloadsClosed - Loop Planning
5. Operations Execution – Purchasing and Production Activity Control, APS
Purchasing
Purchasing versus Procurement
Relationship with Synchronized Plans
Purchasing Cycle
Current Functions and Trends
Environmentally Responsible Purchasing
Ethical Sourcing
Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
Purchasing Performance MeasurementsProduction Activity Control (PAC)
PAC Objectives and Functions
Types of Manufacturing
Data Requirements
Manufacturing Lead Time
Scheduling Techniques
Sequencing and Dispatching Orders
Bottleneck Management
Reporting and Performance MeasurementAdvanced Planning and Scheduling (APS)
What Is APS?
6. Distribution and Logistics Planning
The Role of Distribution in Supply Chain Management
Distribution Management in the Supply Chain
Distribution Planning and the Business PlanChannel Network Design
Importance of Good Channel Network Design
Channel Design Tree Structures
Insourcing or Outsourcing within the Channel Network
Labor and EquipmentInventory Planning
Balancing Supply and Demand
Distribution Channel Dependencies
Push or Pull?
Order (Reorder) Point
Basic Order–Point Model and Order–Point Trigger
Distribution Requirements Planning
Which to Use–Order Point or DRP?Warehousing
Function and Objectives of Warehousing
Strategic Decision Components
Warehouse Space and Capacity Planning
Types of Warehousing
Warehouse Automation and SystemsTransportation
The Transportation Function
Transportation Strategic Planning
Shipping Requirements
Track and TraceInformation Systems
Enterprise Resources Planning
Trace-and-Track TechnologyInventory Management
Inventory Investment and Days of Supply
Safety Stock
Item Segmentation
Order Quantity and Item Replenishment
Tracking Inventory through Supply Chain
Basic of Reverse Logistics
Inventory Accuracy Audits
Addressing Inventory Loss
Planning and Managing Distribution Inventory
Additional Module for in-house courses: Serious Game (1 day)
This application module of acquired knowledge, together with a qualified APICS instructor, is part of Advance School's Train for Per4mance program. The module examines the tactical and strategic choices to be applied in the Supply Chain to improve the P&L of a company.
For more information on the benefits, read the Success Story Advance - Case New Holland: Train for Per4mance
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Who is the course aimed at
The course is aimed at the following professional figures:
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- Newly recruited staff to be quickly integrated into the company Planning, Logistics and Production functions.
- Recently appointed Planning, Production and Logistics Managers and staff resources.
- Professionals operating in supply chain management.
- Personnel responsible for other workplace functions that wish to learn or consolidate their management skills in the Supply Chain.
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Pricing and enrolment
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ENROLMENT FEE
2'970 CHF + VAT
For registrations received 45 days before the starting date of the course, a discounted fee will be applied.
NOTE:
The fee includes the access to the official APICS learning material (digital) for 12 months, one textbook and the final online exam.
The course requires a minimum of 6 participants for the activation. Seats are limited in order to allow optimal interaction between participants and instructors.
To enrol, send the registration form with the receipt of the bank transfer or a purchase order to the following Email: info@advanceschool.ch