Supply Chain Planning

$210.00

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of supply chain planning and its applications in supply chain management. Students will learn how to develop, implement, and manage supply chain planning strategies, including demand planning, inventory planning, production planning, and distribution planning. The course will cover key concepts and methods in supply chain planning, including quantitative methods, decision-making, and risk management. Additionally, students will explore the latest trends and emerging technologies in supply chain planning.

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This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of supply chain planning and its applications in supply chain management. Students will learn how to develop, implement, and manage supply chain planning strategies, including demand planning, inventory planning, production planning, and distribution planning. The course will cover key concepts and methods in supply chain planning, including quantitative methods, decision-making, and risk management. Additionally, students will explore the latest trends and emerging technologies in supply chain planning.

Course Outline:

  1. Introduction to Supply Chain Planning
  • Definition of Supply Chain Planning
  • Importance of Supply Chain Planning
  • Key Concepts in Supply Chain Planning
  • Applications of Supply Chain Planning
  1. Demand Planning
  • Introduction to Demand Planning
  • Forecasting Techniques
  • Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)
  • Demand Sensing
  1. Inventory Planning
  • Introduction to Inventory Planning
  • Inventory Optimization Models
  • Safety Stock and Reorder Point Calculations
  • Managing Uncertainty and Variability in Inventory Planning
  1. Production Planning
  • Introduction to Production Planning
  • Capacity Planning and Management
  • Master Production Scheduling (MPS)
  • Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP)
  1. Distribution Planning
  • Introduction to Distribution Planning
  • Transportation Planning and Management
  • Warehousing and Distribution Network Design
  • Cross-Functional Planning and Collaboration
  1. Advanced Topics in Supply Chain Planning
  • Supply Chain Risk Management
  • Multi-Echelon Planning and Optimization
  • Lean and Agile Supply Chain Planning
  • Emerging Technologies in Supply Chain Planning

Prerequisites:

  • Basic understanding of supply chain management concepts
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheet software

Recommended Textbook:

  • “Supply Chain Planning and Analytics: The Right Product in the Right Place at the Right Time” by Gerald Feigin.

Assessment:

  • Midterm Exam (30%)
  • Final Exam (40%)
  • Group Project (30%)

Note: The course syllabus and assessment methods are subject to change based on instructor’s discretion.

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