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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.
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
Upon completion of the course and completion of the online final exam, participants will receive the prestigious ASCM/APICS Supply Planning Certificate.
We designed 2 BSCM training paths, delivered over 3 months by certified instructors:
• Classroom path: 3 training days (2 classroom days + 3 Live Webinar sessions of 2,5 hours each)
• Live Webinar path: 9 sessions of 2,5 hours each
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 tailored to organizational needs.
teaching plan
The course includes:
- A classroom or Live Webinar training phase
- An individual study phase with remote instructor support
At the end of the course, participants will take the final exam online. The exam consists of a questionnaire with multiple-choice questions.
Teaching, learning material and final exam are in English. A good knowledge of English is therefore required.
» After passing the exam, ASCM will award the Supply Chain Planning Certificate.
DETAILED PROGRAM
Module 1. What Is Synchronized Planning?
- Planning
- Manufacturing Planning and Control (MPC) System
- What Is Synchronized Planning?
- Additional Digital Information Technology for Supply Chains
Module 2. Strategic Planning – Business Planning
- Market and Technology Variables in Business Planning
- Synchronized Business Planning Hierarchy
- Other Tools and Techniques to Support Synchronized Business Planning
Module 3. Strategic Planning – Demand Planning and S&OP
- Demand Planning
- Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)
Module 4. Tactical Planning – Master Scheduling/MRP/Capacity Management
- Master Scheduling Overview
- The Master Scheduling Process
- Material Requirements Planning Overview
- The MRP Process
- Capacity Management
- Closed-Loop Planning
Module 5. Operations Execution – Purchasing and Production Activity Control, APS
- Purchasing
- Production Activity Control (PAC)
- Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS)
Module 6. Distribution and Logistics Planning
- The Role of Distribution in Supply Chain Management
- Channel Network Design
- Inventory Planning
- Warehousing
- Transportation
- Information Systems
- Inventory Management
Modulo Aggiuntivo per corsi in house: Serious Game (1 giornata)
Questo modulo applicativo delle conoscenze acquisite, insieme ad un istruttore qualificato APICS, fa parte del programma Train for Per4mance di Advance School. Nel corso di tale modulo, si esaminano le scelte tattiche e strategiche da applicare nella Supply Chain per migliorare il P&L di un’azienda.
Per altre info sul modulo, leggere il Success Story Advance – Case New Holland: Train for Per4mance
who the course is for
- 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.
exam
At the end of the course, participants will take the final exam online. The exam consists of a questionnaire with multiple-choice questions.
After passing the exam, ASCM will issue the Supply Chain Planning Certificate.
pricing and enrolment
ENROLMENT FEE
2’970 CHF + VAT
Please note: we apply Early bird rebates for registrations received 45 days before the starting date of the course.
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
