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Supply Chain Management and Capacity Planning

Online
1.5-3 hours
Free

Course Content

Learn the central principles and practices of supply chain management and capacity planning. This free online certificate course in supply chain management and capacity planning will help you understand their importance and role in the procurement of raw materials and distribution of finished goods to customers. Learn how capacity planning can help you forecast demand and help you meet it in a timely manner. Understanding supply chains and capacity building is vital to run a successful business.

Course Details

CollegeAlison
Course ID187482
Course TypeOnline Learning
Course QualificationCPD Certificate
Course Duration1.5-3 hours
Course FeeFree
Entry RequirementsLike all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary.

At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives.

Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone.
Career PathIn This Free Course, You Will Learn How To
• Explain the importance of supply chain management
• Describe the two inventory control methods: Just-In-Time (JIT) and Materials Requirement Planning
• Outline and explain the 5S of Lean systems
• List the eight types of waste that can be generated during the production process
• Explain JIT principles
• Explain the three classifications of maintenance: corrective, preventive and alternative
• List the different forecasting methods
• Describe the key factors to consider when choosing a location
• Outline the steps involved in the capacity-planning process
• Explain the three types of workflow layout a manager can chose from
Course Code3338

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