Education Resources
Basic MRP
5 hours
Subjects covered:
MRP logic, the inputs and outputs of an MRP system, Exercises in understanding MRP logic, Using MRP within Lean Manufacturing, What can go wrong with MRP and how to fix it.
Advanced MRP
10 hours
Subjects covered:
Review of MRP logic, How the inputs to MRP affect the outputs, What items should be controlled by MRP, How to deal with special circumstances within MRP, and what can go wrong with MRP and how to fix it.
Basic Supply Chain
25-40 hours
Based on the APICS body of knowledge this course covers the basics necessary to manage a supply chain. The course includes:
Forecasting, Sales and Operations processing (S&Op), Master Production Scheduling (MPS), Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP), Lean Manufacturing, Purchasing and Supplier Relationship Management.
APICS Exam Reviews
CPIM Part 1 - 5 hours
Review and practice questions covering the course content of CPIM Part 1
CPIM Part 2 – 10 hours
Complete review and practice questions covering Strategic Management of Resources (SMR), Master Planning of Resources (MPR), Detailed Scheduling and Planning (DSP), and Execution and Control of Operations (ECO).
MRP PLUS
Subjects Covered:
- MRP Objectives
- Overview of MRP
- Bills of Material
- Inventory Data
- Planning Data
- Sales/Forecasting Input
- Work in Progress Input
- Maintaining and Running MRP
- The Logic of MRP
- MRP Logic Exercises
- Planning Horizons and Time Fences
- Exploding and Offsetting with Bills of Material
- MRP Outputs
- Action Messages
- MRP Reports
- Common MRP Errors
- MRP Performance Metrics
Executive MRP
Subjects Covered:
The Underutilization of MRP/ERP
- MRP Expectations
- Common MRP Errors
- Optimal MRP
- Overview of MRP
- MRP Inputs
- MRP Logic
- MRP Capabilities
- MRP Outputs
- Using Action Messages to Manage
- MRP Performance Metrics
- The Steps you take towards Optimal MRP
- Achievable Results
Capacity Management Training
Subjects Covered:
- Measurement of Utilization, Efficiency and Planning
- Capacity Requirements Planning, Inputs and Load
- Planning Data in ERP
- Calculation of Load and establishing a Load Profile
- Shop Floor Calendar
- Elements of Manufacturing Lead Time
- Resolve differences between Load and Capacity
- Production Activity Control
- Load and Capacity Data and where it resides in the ERP System
