Advanced Resource Planning (MPS, MRP, CRP) with Primavera
Advanced resource planning for complex, engineer-to-order manufacturing. Participants build MPS, MRP and CRP plans, load machines and prioritise jobs, level resources, track execution and integrate production plans with Primavera schedules.
At a glance
- 5 days
Who it's for
- Resource/production planners, operations, project and supply-chain professionals in engineer-to-order manufacturing
Learning objectives
- Build MPS, MRP and CRP plans
- Load machines, prioritise jobs and level resources
- Integrate production plans with Primavera schedules
Detailed content
- Sales and operations plan to master schedule
- Master production schedule (MPS) and time fences
- Available-to-promise
- Bills of materials and lead-time offsetting
- Lot-sizing rules
- MRP exception messages
- Rough-cut capacity planning
- Capacity requirements planning (CRP)
- Load vs capacity and levelling
- Machine loading and job priority rules
- Downtime management and real-time tracking
- Feedback and reporting
- Gantt and critical path
- Resource assignment and levelling
- Scenario planning and cost control
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Planning hierarchy
- Material requirements planning
- Capacity planning
- Shop-floor control
- Scheduling in Primavera P6
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Solve a real problem with 8D or A3 from containment to verification
- Fishbone and 5-Why workshop with evidence checks
- Capacity and line-balancing exercise with takt time
- Time study of a real operation and standard-time calculation
Tools and templates you keep
- 8D report and A3 templates
- Root-cause verification checklist
- Capacity planning and line-balancing workbook
- Time-study sheet with allowances
How learning is assessed
- Pre- and post-course knowledge check
- Assessment of practical exercises by the trainer
- Action plan reviewed at the end of the course
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- Ford 8D / VDA problem-solving guidance
- ASQ Quality Improvement tools
- ASCM CPIM Body of Knowledge
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
Part of these career paths
Frequently asked questions
How long is Advanced Resource Planning (MPS, MRP, CRP) with Primavera?
The program runs 5 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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