This comprehensive course provides an integrated approach to supply chain planning, covering the entire spectrum from demand planning through production scheduling and distribution requirements planning. Participants will learn how to develop coordinated plans that align business objectives with operational capabilities across the supply chain. The curriculum addresses sales and operations planning, inventory optimization, capacity planning, and network design principles that enable effective supply chain management. Through integrated case studies and planning simulations, attendees will develop the strategic perspective needed to optimize end-to-end supply chain performance.
Supply Chain Planning
Supply Chain Management and Procurement
October 25, 2025
Introduction
Objectives
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Develop integrated supply chain plans
- Coordinate sales and operations planning
- Optimize inventory across the network
- Manage capacity and resource planning
- Design efficient supply chain networks
- Implement advanced planning systems
- Balance service levels with costs
- Lead cross-functional planning teams
- Respond effectively to supply chain disruptions
Target Audience
- Supply chain managers and directors
- Operations planning specialists
- Inventory management leaders
- Production planning managers
- Logistics and distribution planners
- Supply chain consultants
- Business unit leaders
- Procurement and sourcing managers
Methodology
- Integrated case studies
- S&OP simulation exercises
- Network optimization workshops
- Technology system demonstrations
- Cross-functional team exercises
- Scenario planning sessions
- Industry expert presentations
- Best practice sharing forums
Personal Impact
- Enhanced strategic thinking
- Improved cross-functional leadership
- Advanced technical knowledge
- Career advancement opportunities
- Expanded professional network
- Increased decision-making confidence
Organizational Impact
- Improved supply chain coordination
- Reduced total supply chain costs
- Enhanced customer service levels
- Better capital utilization
- Increased operational resilience
- Competitive advantage through planning
Course Outline
Supply Chain Planning Framework
Integrated Planning Concepts- End-to-end supply chain overview
- Planning hierarchy and time horizons
- Strategic, tactical, and operational planning
- Key planning processes integration
- Performance measurement framework
- Business plan translation to operations
- Financial planning integration
- Market strategy implications
- Competitive advantage through planning
Demand Planning Excellence
Advanced Forecasting- Statistical forecasting refinement
- Demand sensing techniques
- New product introduction planning
- Promotional event planning
- Demand shaping strategies
- Portfolio management approaches
- Product lifecycle planning
- Channel demand integration
Supply Planning and Optimization
Production Planning- Master production scheduling
- Material Requirements Planning
- Capacity requirements planning
- Rough-cut capacity planning
- Multi-echelon inventory optimization
- Service level optimization
- Safety stock strategies
- Inventory deployment planning
Sales and Operations Planning
S&OP Process Design- Process step development
- Cross-functional team management
- Executive S&OP meeting facilitation
- Decision support package preparation
- Financial integration techniques
- Product management integration
- Supplier capacity collaboration
- Scenario planning and analysis
Distribution and Network Planning
Network Design- Facility location strategies
- Transportation network optimization
- Distribution center sizing
- Network modeling techniques
- DRP system implementation
- Replenishment planning
- Transportation planning integration
- Cross-dock operations planning
Technology and Advanced Planning
Planning Systems- Advanced Planning System selection
- ERP planning module utilization
- Digital twin applications
- Artificial intelligence in planning
- Supply chain risk assessment
- Disruption response planning
- Business continuity planning
- Scenario planning for uncertainty
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