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Time: 09:00 AM
Location: apics NSW offices, 111 Phillip Street, Parramatta
Essentials of Planning
13 & 14 July 2010 | 9am - 4:30pm Parramatta
This two-day non-certification course introduces participants to the principles of effective planning. The course presents the concepts of planning at each level, from strategic to tactical. Through this course, participants will discover the essential ingredients of effective planning and have an opportunity to practice and enhance their own planning skills.
Program Content
Planning Foundations
- Identify the need for planning
- Describe what is included in resource management
- Describe the hierarchy of planning
- Describing the supply chain
- Developing the lead time concept
- Introducing the concept of demand management
- Understanding skills required for effective teamwork
Long-Range Planning
- Understand the basics of strategic planning
- Develop the basic concepts of business planning
Forecasting
Sales and Operations Planning
- Develop the basics of sales and operations planning
- Controlling the Sales and Operations Plan
Master Scheduling
- Identify the components necessary to develop a master schedule
- Describe and develop the master schedule
- Describe what is included in a master schedule by demand fulfillment approach
- Develop the concept of available-to-promise
- Identify the master scheduler's functions
- Describe the cost of poor planning
- Develop the MPS re-planning process/ cycle
- Define the MPS's role in reducing MRP system nervousness
- Describe the process of level loading and its benefits
- Describe how to control the MPS - closing the loop
- How do you know when the MPS is right
- Define methods of measuring the MPS
Emerging Topics in Planning
Who should attend?
Participants of this course would be those new to planning, forecasting or scheduling and would like to understand the theoretical aspects of these functions. The course will also be useful for those considering undertaking the APICS CPIM qualification.
Outcomes
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Learn fundamental principles and techniques of planning
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Understand your role and responsibilities as a planner
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Discover the impact that good planning can have on your business
Workshop Format
This workshop will include interactive elements and participant numbers are limited to ensure real learning and understanding. You will also benefit by working side by side with others to review issues and explore concepts.
Course Presenter: Deborah Rose
Qualifications: A.D.App.Sci., Dip BOM, Dip CMI, Cert IV TAA, CPIM
Deborah Rose has nearly 30 years experience in Manufacturing & Distribution companies in roles such as planning, inventory management, purchasing, business analysis and project management. Since 2001 Deborah has concentrated on training, providing training and courseware writing services to a number of organisations.
Deborah has been involved with apics NSW since 1981 and was the first woman President of the Chapter. She teaches the APICS CPIM and apics Diploma of Business (Purchasing) programs as well as other traineeships such as Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Competitive Manufacturing.
Course Fees
apics Members: $660
non-Members: $880
 This event attracts 12 continuing professional development points | 
