Think Like A Supply Chain And Operations Manager

1 Week Accelerator Course to Master the Tools and Strategies used in Supply Chain and Operations Management

What you'll learn

Gain a holistic and end-to-end view of the supply chain process

Earn a seat at the management table by gaining knowledge and confidence in operational strategies used in industry

Understand the role Industry 4.0 and Digital Manufacturing play in supply chains and operations management

Learn about lead time strategies used by manufacturers like Make to Order, Configure to Order and Make to Stock

Recognize and apply the various inventory management techniques to manage product across the supply chain

Understand the constant tug of war manufacturers are engaged in when managing their inventories and how that affects their supply chain strategies

Gain a baseline understanding of the methods and models used by experts to effectively forecast demand

Learn when to apply each demand forecasting technique against a product's lifecycle

Incorporate and utilize different manufacturing strategies used by the best to improve product outputs and quality yields

Understand the exact inputs and outputs for a typical Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) Process

Apply the MRP Process in the long-term, mid-term, and short-term for your company

Learn the role Artificial Intelligence plays within Industry 4.0

Requirements

No prerequisites

Description

In today's dynamic business landscape, effective manufacturing and supply chain operations management is a crucial factor for organizations seeking sustainable success. This comprehensive course will empower you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in this exciting field, covering a wide range of essential topics.It is my goal that you will embark on a transformative learning journey that will equip you with the tools to meet the challenges of modern manufacturing and supply chain management head-on, and ultimately become a leader. Key Learning Objectives:Demand Forecasting: Explore techniques and models for accurate demand forecasting, enabling organizations to anticipate market trends, optimize production levels, and achieve customer satisfaction.Manufacturing Resource Planning: Dive into the intricacies of resource planning, including capacity management, material requirements planning (MRP), and shop floor control, ensuring optimal resource allocation and enhanced operational efficiency.Production Execution Strategies: Master the art of translating production plans into action by studying key execution strategies such as push and pull strategies, lean manufacturing, one-piece flow, and more. Advanced Production Strategies: Gain insights into advanced production strategies to quickly adapt to an ever-changing manufacturing environment.Inventory and Logistics Management: Learn best practices for inventory control, warehousing, transportation, and distribution, optimizing inventory levels, reducing lead times, and enhancing overall supply chain performance.Industry 4.0 and Digital Manufacturing: Explore the transformative potential of Industry 4.0 technologies, including the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), AR/VR, and data analytics, and understand how these innovations revolutionize manufacturing and supply chain operations.By the end of this course, you will possess the expertise to analyze, strategize, and optimize manufacturing and supply chain processes, making you a highly sought-after professional in any industry. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, a seasoned professional, or simply passionate about operations management, this course is your gateway to success in the fast-paced world of modern manufacturing and supply chain operations.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Watch First: Who Am I? And What Do You Get Out of This

Lecture 2 Watch Second: Course Structure

Lecture 3 Personal Assessment

Section 2: Supply Chain and Operations Basics

Lecture 4 Section Introduction

Lecture 5 Supply Chain Activity Types

Lecture 6 Material Flows

Lecture 7 Lead Time Strategies

Lecture 8 Product Structures

Lecture 9 Terminology

Section 3: Demand Forecasting

Lecture 10 Section Introduction

Lecture 11 A Tug of War

Lecture 12 Demand Forecasting Overview

Lecture 13 Time Series Analysis

Lecture 14 Qualitative Techniques

Lecture 15 Causal Models

Lecture 16 Forecasting through a Products Lifecycle

Section 4: Manufacturing Resource Planning

Lecture 17 Section Introduction

Lecture 18 Creating a Model

Lecture 19 Aggregate Planning

Lecture 20 Master Production Schedule

Lecture 21 Material Requirements Planning

Lecture 22 Scheduling and Capable to Promise

Lecture 23 Summarizing the Model

Section 5: Production Execution Strategies

Lecture 24 Section Introduction

Lecture 25 Production Execution Basics

Lecture 26 Push vs Pull Systems

Lecture 27 One Piece Flow

Lecture 28 Lean Manufacturing: 7 Wastes

Lecture 29 Lean Manufacturing: Root Cause Analysis Pt 1

Lecture 30 Lean Manufacturing: Root Cause Analysis Pt 2

Section 6: Advanced Production Strategies

Lecture 31 Section Introduction

Lecture 32 Theory of Constraints and Bottlenecks

Lecture 33 Systems Analysis using Little’s Law

Lecture 34 Little’s Law Outside of Manufacturing Systems

Section 7: Logistics and Inventory Management

Lecture 35 Section Introduction

Lecture 36 Kanban Systems

Lecture 37 JIT / JIS

Lecture 38 Safety Stock and Reorder Points

Lecture 39 Traceability and Recalls

Lecture 40 Transport Optimization

Section 8: Industry 4.0 and Digital Manufacturing

Lecture 41 Section Introduction

Lecture 42 What is Cloud Computing?

Lecture 43 How Has it Transformed Manufacturing and Supply Chain?

Lecture 44 IIoT and Edge Computing

Lecture 45 Data Storage: Warehouses and Lakes

Lecture 46 Analytics: Business Intelligence and Machine Learning

Lecture 47 Augmented and Virtual Reality

Section 9: Personal Assessment: Re-evaluation

Lecture 48 Personal Assessment

Anyone who wants to learn how to better understand and apply supply chain and operations management in their current line of work