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Demand Driven MRP (DDMRP) is a planning and execution methodology designed to address the limitations of traditional Material Requirements Planning (MRP) in increasingly volatile and complex VUCA supply and production environments.
The complexity and high variability of markets, supply, and competition make the use of standard MRP planning techniques increasingly difficult and less effective. Classical MRP is based on assumptions of predictable demand and simple supply scenarios—conditions that are becoming increasingly unrealistic. To align production and supply chain organizations with these new contexts, the application of new principles and methods is required.
DDMRP provides an innovative and practical solution. Over the past eight years, it has gained growing importance, with global companies such as Shell and Michelin successfully implementing DDMRP to ensure flow and use actual demand, rather than forecasts, to plan production orders.
The DDP – Demand Driven Planner program, developed by the Demand Driven Institute (DDI) has rapidly gained recognition. In 2014, it was mentioned in Gartner’s Market Guide for Supply Chain Planning Certification Programs among the top ten global certifications in the planning area.
The DDP program prepares candidates for the Demand Driven Planner Professional (DDPP) certification offered by DDI. This certification is designed for Planning Managers, Supply Chain Managers, and their staff involved in MRP improvement projects or in the implementation and maintenance of a DDMRP system. Upon completion of the course, each participant will receive a certificate of attendance from the Demand Driven Institute.
Upon completion of the course, each participant will receive a certificate of attendance from the Demand Driven Institute.
At the end of the course, participants may also sit for the DDI examination to obtain the prestigious DDPP certification.
We have defined two DDP training paths, delivered over 1–2 months by certified instructors:
- Classroom path: 2 consecutive full-day
- Live Webinar path: 4 sessions of 4 hours each
Since 2015, the Demand Driven Institute has introduced additional programs that have garnered significant attention from the international supply chain professional community, including the DDL – Demand Driven Leader program.
Upon request, Advance also offers In House training programs.
teaching plan
The course includes:
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A training phase delivered either in the classroom or via live webinar
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An individual study phase with remote support from the instructor
At the end of the course, candidates may take the final online examination, administered by DDI. The exam consists of a multiple-choice questionnaire.
Upon successful completion of the exam, DDI will award the DDPP certification.
DETAILED PROGRAM
Module 1: Planning in the Modern World
- The MRP Revolution
- Evidence of a Problem
- The New Normal
Module 2: The Importance of Flow
- Plossl’s First Law
- Demonstrate Flow’s importance in industry
- Plossl’s Law Caveat
- The Bullwhip Effect
Module 3: Unlocking a Solution – Decoupling
Module 4: Becoming Demand Driven
- “MRP versus Lean” Conflict
- What “Demand Driven” really means
- Demand Driven Operating Model
- Demand Driven MRP
Module 5: Strategic Inventory Positioning
- Six Positioning Factor
- Decoupled Lead time
- Matrix Bill of Material
Module 6: Distribution Network Positioning
- Unique Distribution Positioning Factors
- Compare and contrast demand driven to push and promote
- Positioning across a supply chain
Module 7: Buffer Profiles and Levels
- Inventory – Asset or Liability
- Buffer Profiles
- Buffer Zones
- Calculating Buffer Levels
Module 8: Dynamic Buffer Adjustments
- Recalculated Adjustments
- Planned Adjustments
- Manual Adjustments
- Factors for Planning Adjustment Factors
Module 9: Demand Driven Planning
- Part Planning Designations
- DDMRP Planning Process
- Supply Order Generation for Stocked Items
- DDDRP Supply Order Generation Considerations
- Supply Generation for Non-Stocked Items
- Decoupled Explosion
- Prioritized Share
Module 10: Highly Visible and Collaborative Execution
- Challenging Priority by Due Date
- Buffer Status Alerts
- Synchronization Alerts
- Execution Collaboration
Module 11: DDMRP and the Operational Environment
- DDMRP Strategic Buffer Criteria
- DDMRP and Safety Stock
- DDMRP and Order Point
- DDMRP and Scheduling
- DDMRP and WIP Priority Management
- Compare/contrast MRP, Lean and DDMRP
Module 12: Demand Driven Sales and Operations Planning
- DDS&OP
- Analytics for Master Settings changes and model improvement
- DDS&OP protection for critical strategic impacts
Module 13: Program Summary
- Program Summary
- Expected Benefits of DDMRP
- Get Started with DDMRP
who the course is for
- Directors of Operations and their staff
- Supply Chain Managers and professionals
- Planning & Demand professionals
- Plant Managers
- ERP Consultants
- IT Managers
- Operations and Supply Chain Consultants
- Production and process engineers involved in the implementation of ERP and/or MRP
- Project Managers
exam
In order to obtain the DDPP – Demand Driven Planner Professional certification, candidates are required to take a single final online examination.
Regarding the examination schedule, there are no fixed dates: candidates may take the exam at their convenience within 12 months from the start of the course.
The exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions to be completed within 2.5 hours.
pricing and enrolment
ENROLMENT FEE
2’170 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 official DDI learning material but it does not include exams.
Contact our school to receive a comprehensive offer with Exam and 2nd Chance exam at info@advanceschool.ch
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
