Materials Management Overview

    This module is designed to be an overview of the complete production and inventory body of knowledge. It identifies and discusses principles and processes related to flows of activities and information, starting with suppliers and ending with customers. Essential definitions and key relationships are explored.

    Please note that this course is not connected or approved by APICS (American Production and Inventory Control Society, Inc). It has been developed independently and without the assistance of APICS.

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    Requirements:

    You will need Internet access, e-mail, and the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator web browser.

    Syllabus:

    Week One
    Lesson 1 Orientation
    Lesson 2 Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRPII)
    Week Two
    Lesson 3 Sales and Operations Planning
    Lesson 4 Forecasting and Demand Management
    Week Three
    Lesson 5 Master Production Scheduling
    Lesson 6 Inventory Management
    Week Four
    Lesson 7 Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
    Lesson 8 Capacity Planning
    Week Five
    Lesson 9 Just-in-Time
    Lesson 10 Production Activity Control (Shop Floor Control)
    Week Six
    Lesson 11 Purchasing, Financial Analysis, TAKE PRACTICE EXAM
    Lesson 12 Review Answers of PRACTICE EXAM.

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