BSNS 200V - Foundations of Supply Chain Management Micro-Credential
Course Description
Decrease long lead times. Increase efficiency.
The Foundations of Supply Chain Management offers the largest catalog of foundational supply chain education, providing learners of all levels with enhanced knowledge and new opportunities for career success. Learners will earn a letter of completion upon finishing a course.
With a user-friendly learning platform offering additional online fixed-date video conference sessions led by instructors, along with a self-paced and contemporary learning approach, the Foundations of Supply Chain Management program is designed to be inspiring, interactive, and accessible for professionals at the beginner to mid-career level.
Learner Outcomes
Introduction to Supply Chain
- Introduction to Manufacturing Management (PMM02)
- Introduction to Planning (POP02)
This module covers key concepts and terms to start building a working knowledge of the methods, techniques, and language of operations management and supply chain management.
Demand Management
- Forecasting (POP03)
- Demand Management (POP04)
This module focuses on understanding, forecasting, and influencing consumer demand for products and services. Students will explore techniques for market analysis, demand forecasting, and inventory planning to meet customer needs efficiently.
Sales and Operations Planning and Master Scheduling
- Sales and Operations Planning (POP05)
- Master Scheduling Foundations (POP08)
- Master Scheduling Processes (POP09)
Operations planning is the ability to take a company’s strategy and break it down into manageable action items. This module introduces the essential concepts and tools required to plan to your company’s strategy.
Material Requirements Planning
- Basics of Material Requirements Planning (PMM04)
- Managing with MRP (PMM05)
This module explores the fundamental principles and techniques used to manage inventory and production scheduling. Students will learn how MRP systems facilitate the timely procurement of materials needed for manufacturing while optimizing inventory levels.
Capacity Management and Production Activity Control
- Capacity Planning and Management (PMM07)
- Production Activity Control (PMM08)
This module focuses on optimizing production resources to meet customer demands efficiently. Students will explore techniques for capacity planning, scheduling, and monitoring production activities in real-time.
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