Effective Production Planning, Scheduling and Control

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Course Introduction

Efficient production planning and scheduling are essential to meeting customer expectations, reducing costs, and maintaining smooth operations. This Effective Production Planning, Scheduling and Control training course equips professionals with practical tools and proven techniques to manage production effectively within modern supply chain environments.

In today’s fast-paced markets, production planners must make decisions that impact both upstream suppliers and downstream customers. This training course provides a detailed understanding of how to align production strategies with organizational goals, balance supply and demand, and integrate planning across departments. Participants will gain the skills needed to enhance operational control, improve responsiveness, and drive production efficiency.

This Production Planning training course will feature:

  • A detailed overview of supply chain dynamics and their impact on production
  • Strategic alignment of production with organizational objectives
  • Techniques for balancing supply and demand across planning levels
  • Methods for integrating planning and scheduling systems
  • Monitoring tools to track plan execution and adapt to change

Objectives

By the end of this Production Planning and Control training course, participants will be able to apply a complete planning framework to improve operational performance and meet customer demands. They will learn to connect planning decisions to supply chain outcomes and support business goals through better coordination and control.

Key learning outcomes include:

  • Understanding the end-to-end planning process within production systems
  • Contributing effectively to sales and operations planning (S&OP) initiatives
  • Creating accurate master production schedules (MPS)
  • Translating bills of materials into material requirements planning (MRP)
  • Evaluating and acting on expedite and de-expedite recommendations
  • Optimizing planning decisions in alignment with supply chain goals

Training Methodology

This COPEX training course uses proven adult learning methods designed to build strong practical skills. The approach focuses on real-world application through a combination of interactive instruction and hands-on activities. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of production planning concepts while practicing how to apply them in operational settings.

The course includes instructor-led sessions that introduce essential models and frameworks, supported by interactive exercises that reinforce learning. Group discussions encourage sharing of experiences and problem-solving techniques, while scenario-based activities help participants develop decision-making skills in realistic planning situations. This blended methodology ensures that learners not only understand theory but also gain confidence in applying it to production planning, scheduling, and control challenges.

Who Should Attend?

This production planning and scheduling training course is designed for professionals responsible for planning, executing, or supporting production activities. It is particularly valuable for those working within integrated supply chain environments, where coordination and communication are essential to meeting demand and improving operational performance.

Ideal participants include:

  • Master Schedulers
  • Production Planners
  • Production Managers
  • Vendor Schedulers
  • Inventory Managers
  • Supply Chain Analysts and Coordinators
  • Professionals involved in operations planning and performance improvement

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Production Planning

  • Supply chain management overview
  • Manufacturing role in supply chains
  • Manufacturing environments
  • Why plan
  • Evolution of planning
  • Strategic planning

Day 2: Balancing Demand to Supply

  • Understanding demand
  • Forecasting
  • Planning horizons
  • Master planning
  • Available to promise

Day 3: Detailed Planning to Support Production

  • Material requirements planning
  • Bills of materials
  • Lead time offsets
  • Exploding the bill of materials
  • Capacity planning

Day 4: Inventory Management

  • Aggregate inventory management
  • Valuing inventory
  • Lot sizes
  • Reorder points
  • Periodic review

Day 5: Executing the Plan

  • Production activity control
  • Dispatch rules
  • Monitoring the plan
  • Expediting
  • Theory of constraints

Certificate

  • COPEX Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course

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Whats Makes Copex Courses Unique?

COPEX Training is your gateway to professional growth, with over 20 years of experience turning potential into success. Each year, we deliver over 1,000 courses in 50+ countries, earning a stellar 98% satisfaction rate. Trusted by global giants like BP, the United Nations, and HSBC, we partner with top certification bodies to provide career-focused training that empowers individuals and drives organizational breakthroughs. Our mission? To transform the way professionals learn and grow in today’s fast-changing industries. Through expert insights, cutting-edge methods, and hands-on approaches, we equip you with the skills and confidence to tackle challenges, seize opportunities, and thrive in your career.

Led by a passionate leadership team and supported by a network of world-class trainers, COPEX Training connects professionals worldwide with life-changing opportunities. We are committed to excellence, ensuring every participant leaves with the tools, expertise, and confidence to conquer an ever-evolving world.

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Manufacturing & Production

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Our training courses will run for 5 hours per day. The standard daily timing is from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm including the coffee/tea breaks and lunch.

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  • Bank transfer
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Published training course fees are inclusive of the training venue, training manual, writing materials, lunch and coffee breaks with refreshments over the entire duration of the training course.

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