Production Planning, Scheduling and Capacity Management for Operations
Poor planning leaves many African plants either overloaded or idle, with late orders, rushed changeovers and swollen work in progress. This course builds practical skills in demand based planning, master scheduling, capacity checks and shop floor sequencing so operations meet customer promises without excess inventory. Participants practise building schedules that balance service, cost and realistic plant capacity.
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Translate demand forecasts into a workable production plan.
Build a master production schedule aligned to capacity.
Calculate available capacity and identify constraints.
Sequence and load work to reduce changeovers and delays.
Manage work in progress and control lead times.
Adjust schedules quickly when demand or supply changes.
Course outline
01From Demand to Production Plan
02Master Production Scheduling
03Capacity Planning and Constraints
04Loading and Sequencing Work
05Managing Work in Progress and Lead Times
06Responding to Schedule Disruptions
07Measuring Schedule Adherence
Who should attend
This course is intended for production planners, schedulers, operations supervisors and materials controllers responsible for meeting delivery targets.
Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.
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