Production Planning & Control Practical – Remote Online Training

Target Audience:

• Production Managers
• Supply Chain Professionals
• Manufacturing Engineers
• Operations and Logistics Professionals
• Business Owners & Entrepreneurs

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the core concepts of Production Planning & Control (PPC).
2. Develop practical skills in planning, scheduling, and monitoring production.
3. Learn to use digital tools & software for PPC (Excel, ERP/MRP systems).
4. Optimize resource allocation and inventory control.
5. Apply lean manufacturing and just-in-time (JIT) principles.
6. Enhance decision-making through real-time data analysis.
7. Implement PPC strategies to reduce waste and increase efficiency.

Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Production Planning & Control

• Importance of PPC in Manufacturing
• Key Functions of PPC
• Challenges in Production Planning

Module 2: Demand Forecasting & Capacity Planning

• Demand Estimation Methods
• Capacity Planning Techniques
• Forecasting Tools & Case Studies

Module 3: Master Production Scheduling (MPS) & Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

• Developing MPS
• MRP Fundamentals & Calculation
• Software Demonstration (Excel & ERP systems)

Module 4: Inventory Management & Control Strategies

• ABC Analysis, EOQ, JIT & Kanban
• Optimizing Inventory Levels
• Case Study: Reducing Inventory Costs

Module 5: Shop Floor Scheduling & Workflow Optimization

• Gantt Charts & Work Order Scheduling
• Bottleneck Identification & Solutions
• Digital Tools for Scheduling

Module 6: Lean Manufacturing & Waste Reduction

• Lean Principles in PPC
• 5S, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping
• Practical Implementation in Small & Large Businesses

Module 7: Performance Monitoring & Key Metrics

• KPIs for PPC (OEE, Cycle Time, Lead Time)
• Real-time Production Monitoring Tools
• Dashboard Creation & Reporting

Module 8: Case Studies & Real-World Applications

• Industry Case Studies
• Best Practices in PPC
• Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

Module 9: Digitalization & Industry 4.0 in PPC

• Role of IoT, AI, and Data Analytics
• Smart Factories & Automation
• Future Trends in PPC

Module 10: Final Practical Session & Assessment

• Hands-on Project: Develop a PPC Plan
• Feedback & Review
• Certification Exam

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
✅ Develop and implement an effective Production Planning & Control System.
✅ Utilize Excel, ERP & MRP tools to manage production workflows.
✅ Optimize production efficiency & cost-effectiveness.
✅ Reduce lead time, minimize waste, and improve inventory turnover.
✅ Apply lean manufacturing & JIT principles in real-world scenarios.
✅ Monitor KPIs and performance metrics to enhance decision-making.

Training Methodology:

✅ Live Interactive Online Sessions (Zoom/MS Teams)
✅ Case Studies & Industry Examples
✅ Hands-on Exercises & Assignments
✅ Practical Software Demonstrations (Excel, ERP/MRP)
✅ Group Discussions & Q&A Sessions
✅ Final Project & Certification Exam