Supply Chain Education Alliance Course Descriptions
## Fundamentals of Materials and Operations Management The Fundamentals of Materials and Operations Management program offers an exciting classroom based, instructor-led educational opportunity for people new to materials and operations management—or people working in positions that interact with this field. Fundamentals introduces essential manufacturing terminology, skills and principles for more effective planning, inventory control, material requirements planning, and strategic decision making. Participants gain practical, essential skills that help them become more effective and productive in their jobs. The four-module format of the course teaches basic concepts, techniques, and terminology. For professionals aspiring to APICS certification, Fundamentals establishes a solid entry-level base of knowledge upon which to build. The information below will enable you to view each of the four modules of Fundamentals based on your area of interest. Fundamentals of Inventory Control This course introduces essential vocabulary and skills identifying and applying the basic principles of inventory management. Basic methods of planning and controlling inventory in manufacturing, institutional, distribution and retail environments are covered. The questions of what to stock are addressed through an examination of current and evolving technologies of inventory management. Fundamentals of Planning This course teaches participants the principles of effective planning. The course present the concepts of planning at each level, from the strategic to tactical. Participants work together to solve problems, develop plans, build teams, and present solution. Fundamentals of Manufacturing Control This course deals with priority and capacity management through the use of material requirements planning (MRP), capacity management, capacity requirements planning (CRP), production activity control (PAC), and Just-in-Time (JIT). This course explores the execution of the production plan and master production schedule, reactions to capacity constrains, and maintenance of individual order control. Fundamentals of Operations Management This course is concerned with the design of system to produce goods and service and the operation of those systems. It discusses relationships within the company environment, particularly with marketing and product design. Topics covered include facilities planning, total quality management (TQM), cost analysis, project planning, and operation resource management.
### Introduction to Enterprise Resources Planning The Introduction to Enterprise Resources Planning course is ideal for ERP project managers, consultants employed as ERP integrators, and professionals employed by organizations beginning an ERP implementation. Introduction to ERP will enable participants to determine if their organization is ready for ERP. The Introduction to ERP course explores essential terminology, investigates guidelines for implementation, and includes a manufacturing case study. The course also addresses tactical functions required, such as project management and project planning, and provides an overview of implementation alternatives for ERP. ### Session topics include
| Introduction to ERP and the Benefits of Implementation
| Developing a Business Case to Justify an ERP Implementation
| Business Process Alignment
| The Value Chain Process
| Technology and International Considerations
| Change Management and ERP Implementation
| Implementing ERP
| Expanding on ERP
### Who will benefit from this course?
| Professionals employed by organizations or government agencies considering or beginning an ERP implementation
| ERP project managers
| Consultants employed as ERP integrators
| Professionals who desire employment in the ERP integration field
### Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
| Describe the concept of ERP and the ERP model; define key terms; explain the transition from MRP to ERP; identify the levels of ERP maturity.
| Identify the international issues that impact a worldwide implementation of ERP; identify the key technological considerations and infrastructure concerns in ERP implementation; describe the strategic use of technology for ERP.
| Explain how the key elements of organizational change management apply to an ERP implementation; define change readiness; describe a learning requirements plan; explain the use of assessment tools to identify the readiness of an organization to change; identify the methods of implementing and sustaining the change.
| Describe project organizational considerations; define the project management tools and resources needed to implement an ERP system; describe the roles and responsibilities of the key organization players; describe the tactics, tools, and methodologies available to implement ERP; evaluate the success of the implementation.
### Session topics include
| Introduction to JIT Concepts
| Continuous Improvement Methodologies and Techniques
| Statistical Process Control and Pull Signals
| Production Considerations and Material Logistics
| Planning and Scheduling and Paperwork/Transaction Reduction
| Human Resource Development and Involvement
| Integrating and Applying Different Techniques to Business Processes
| Implementation Considerations
### Just-in-Time The Just-in-Time: Lean Operating Principles and Techniques instructor-led course was developed for professionals who already have experience in the resource management industry. The course focuses on strategies to successfully implement JIT philosophies to eliminate waste, reduce costs, and improve quality to zero defects. Participants of the JIT course examine methods for authorizing build and move of material discuss the effect of JIT on supplier and customer relationships learn the philosophies of lean manufacturing, kanban, and set-up time reduction.
## APICS Certification Exam Review Workshops ## CPIM -Certified in Production and Inventory Management CPIM provides a common basis for individuals and organizations to evaluate their knowledge of the evolving field of production and inventory management. The program has helped individuals and their organizations become more productive and competitive because it is designed to test candidates’ in-depth knowledge of a variety of subjects specific to production and inventory management. Introduced in 1973 and reconfigured in 2000, CPIM continues to live up to its mission of educating individuals in the concepts, tools, terminology, and integration of topics across operations functions. CPIM has helped more than 66,000 professionals learn to predict outcomes more accurately and take actions that achieve results gain peer and industry recognition contribute to their organizations' success through increased efficiency cross the processes of the supply chain earn college credit. APICS’ internationally recognized certification programs, Certified in Integrated Resource Management (CIRM) and Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), are known globally as standards of competence in business and manufacturing. The CIRM and CPIM programs each consist of five exam modules for which you can prepare with a number of APICS study materials, text and multimedia references, and instructor-led courses and workshops. You can now earn college credit for passing CPIM and CIRM examinations. CPIM and CIRM examinations have received recommendations for credit by both the American Council on Education (ACE) and the New York State Board of Regents. These credit recommendations are intended to guide participating institutions in granting college credit to students who pass CPIM or CIRM exams. Basics of Supply Chain Management This course covers industry fundamentals and provides a comprehensive overview of successful manufacturing strategies. Examine the basic concepts and language as well as the relationships between master planning, inventory management, forecasting, Just-in-Time manufacturing, material requirements planning, capacity management, distribution, production activity control, total quality management, and purchasing. Industry newcomers and those seeking to advance into management roles will benefit from this course. Master Planning of Resources Identify processes used to develop sales and operations plans; evaluate internal and external demand and forecasting requirements; and gain an understanding of the importance of producing achievable master schedules that are consistent with business policies, objectives, and resource constraints. This course also covers developing and validating a plan of supply, relating management of demand to environment and developing and validating the master schedule. Detailed Scheduling and Planning Explore various techniques for material and capacity scheduling, including concepts and techniques of material requirements planning, capacity requirements planning, inventory management practices, and procurement and supplier planning. New applications such as material-dominated scheduling and processor-dominated scheduling are applicable to the process industries as well as other mature production environments. Execution and Control of Operations Develop skills to prioritize and sequence work, execute work plans, implement controls, report activity results, and create and analyze performance evaluations. Discover techniques for scheduling and controlling production and process operations. Explore the execution of quality initiatives and continuous improvement plans in addition to the control and handling of inventories. Strategic Management of Resources Explore the relationship of existing and emerging processes and technologies to manufacturing strategy and supply chain-related functions. This course addresses three main topics: aligning resources with the strategic plan, configuring and integrating operating processes to support the strategic plan, and implementing change. For more information, contact ISCEA Customer Support at (440) 376-0222 Click Here to Register Online

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