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Tactical Supply Chain Planning and Management
Learn the fundamentals of a master production schedule, material requirements planning, and capacity management in the supply chainPreview the first lesson free — get full access to all 6 lessons.
Intermediate Provider : Kersten Kelly-Bruner 6 Lessons · 24m in Arabic, English, Spanish
Course Description
In Tactical Supply Chain Planning and Management, you will learn about the key aspects of the master production schedule including the grid, steps in the scheduling process, and managing change. You’ll review the intricacies of material requirements planning, and why capacity management is important in the supply chain. You’ll also take a deep dive into how companies use closed-loop planning to manage the back-and-forth of their supply chain.
There are a few key tools that support successful execution of manufacturing in the supply chain. The master production schedule plans out what items are produced, the coordination of timing and sequence of production, and the total volume that needs to be manufactured. To support the production schedule, another process called material requirements planning determines which materials are needed, how much is required, and the timing associated with getting them to the plant on time for production. This ensures that production can run when it is planned to fulfill customer demand. Both processes are executed based on a company’s total capacity, or amount of volume a company can produce over a given time. Depending on what that looks like, companies prioritize how to run their supply chain efficiently to deliver on time to all customers. In some cases, this requires using a closed-loop planning structure to recycle manufacturing components and reduce the number of organic materials sourced driving sustainable business practices.
What You'll Learn
- Explain what master production scheduling is, including the grid, scheduling process steps, and managing change
- Describe material requirements planning and how it determines which materials are needed, how much, and the timing to get them to the plant
- Discuss capacity management and why it is important in supply chain management
- Define closed-loop planning, including forward and reverse logistics
- Examine how companies use closed-loop planning to manage the back-and-forth of their supply chain
Key Takeaways
- The master production schedule plans what items are produced, the coordination of timing and sequence of production, and the total volume that needs to be manufactured.
- Material requirements planning determines which materials are needed, how much is required, and the timing for getting them to the plant on time for production.
- Both the master production schedule and material requirements planning are executed based on a company's total capacity, the amount of volume a company can produce over a given time.
- Closed-loop planning recycles manufacturing components and reduces the number of organic materials sourced, driving sustainable business practices.
- Coordinating these processes ensures production can run as planned to fulfill customer demand and deliver on time to all customers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What topics does this course cover?
The course covers the master production schedule, material requirements planning, capacity management, and closed-loop supply chain management, including forward and reverse logistics.
What skills will I gain from this course?
The course develops skills in decision making, scheduling, inventory control, and logistics.
What is the master production schedule?
The master production schedule plans out what items are produced, coordinates the timing and sequence of production, and sets the total volume that needs to be manufactured.
How is this course structured?
The course includes lessons on the Introduction, The Fundamentals of a Master Production Schedule, Material Requirements Planning, Capacity Management, Closed-Loop Supply Chain Management, and a Test Your Knowledge assessment.
Why is capacity management important in the supply chain?
Production processes are executed based on a company's total capacity, so companies prioritize how to run their supply chain efficiently to deliver on time to all customers.
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