Certificate in Operations Planning Essentials: Actionable Knowledge

• Introduction to Operations Planning: Understanding the fundamentals of operations planning, its importance, and the role it plays in organizational success. • Supply Chain Management: Learning the basics of supply chain management, its components, and how it impacts operations planning. • Demand Forecasting: Exploring different demand forecasting techniques, how to collect and analyze data, and how to use forecasts in operations planning. • Inventory Management: Understanding the importance of inventory management, how to calculate inventory levels, and how to optimize inventory for maximum efficiency. • Production Planning: Learning the basics of production planning, how to schedule production, and how to optimize production processes. • Quality Control: Understanding the importance of quality control, how to implement quality control measures, and how to improve product quality. • Capacity Management: Learning the basics of capacity management, how to calculate capacity requirements, and how to optimize capacity for maximum efficiency. • Logistics and Distribution: Understanding the basics of logistics and distribution, how to optimize transportation and warehouse operations, and how to manage reverse logistics. • Technology in Operations Planning: Exploring the role of technology in operations planning, how to use different software tools, and how to implement technology solutions in operations planning.