Procurement, Contracts & Supply Chain

MPPC: Optimize Your Manufacturing & Production Processes

Master the essentials of manufacturing and production planning and control in this comprehensive 5-day course. Enhance efficiency and streamline operations.

Duration

5 Days

Credits

5 per day

Mode

Full-time

Provider

Blackbird Training Centre

Course Overview

Course Description

This intensive 5-day course covers the fundamental concepts and advanced techniques of Manufacturing and Production Planning & Control (MPPC). Participants will learn to optimize production processes, manage inventory effectively, and implement lean manufacturing principles. The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications to enhance operational efficiency and competitiveness.

Learning Objectives

Develop comprehensive production plans and schedules
Implement effective inventory management strategies
Apply forecasting techniques for demand planning
Utilize lean manufacturing and Just-in-Time principles
Optimize capacity planning and resource allocation
Integrate MRP and ERP systems in production planning

Course Modules

Day 1: Fundamentals of MPPC

Introduction to MPPC concepts and principles
Production strategies and competitive priorities
Forecasting techniques and demand planning
Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)

Day 2: Inventory Management and Control

Inventory classification and ABC analysis
Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) models
Safety stock and reorder point calculations
Just-in-Time (JIT) and Kanban systems

Day 3: Production Planning and Scheduling

Master Production Scheduling (MPS)
Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP)
Production Activity Control (PAC)

Day 4: Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement

Lean manufacturing principles and tools
Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
Six Sigma methodology in production

Day 5: Advanced Topics and Integration

Supply Chain Management integration
ERP systems in production planning
Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for MPPC

Practical Wins for Participants

Develop a comprehensive production plan for your organization
Create an inventory management strategy to reduce costs
Implement a lean manufacturing initiative in your workplace
Design a set of KPIs to measure and improve production efficiency

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