Basics of Modern Production Management
The fundamentals of modern production management. Participants link production strategy to business strategy, learn planning, forecasting and inventory basics, measure productivity with standard time, and find ways to cut lead time and raise service levels.
At a glance
- 5 days
Who it's for
- Production planners
- Inventory & demand planners
- Production professionals
Learning objectives
- Develop production strategies that support business strategy
- Optimise inventory to meet service requirements
- Reduce lead time and increase fill rates
- Understand standard time and work measurement
- Understand forecasting and inventory basics
- Align production metrics with financial goals
- Manage variability in production
Detailed content
- What is supply chain management
- Manufacturing strategies (MTS, MTO, ATO, ETO)
- Lean manufacturing
- Just-in-Time
- Forecasting
- Master planning (S&OP, MPS)
- Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
- Capacity management & production activity control
- OEE
- Time & motion study
- Standard Minute Value (SMV)
- Inventory fundamentals
- Inventory management
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Supply Chain & Strategy
- Planning
- Productivity
- Inventory
- Practical workshop applying the tools to participants' cases
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Supply-chain mapping of one product family
- ABC/XYZ inventory analysis and safety-stock calculation
- Supplier evaluation and negotiation role play
- Build a strategy map and balanced scorecard for your unit
Tools and templates you keep
- Inventory policy and safety-stock calculator (Excel)
- Supplier scorecard template
- S&OP meeting pack
- Strategy map and BSC template
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
- ASCM (APICS) CPIM / CSCP Body of Knowledge
- SCOR Digital Standard
- CIPS procurement framework
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
- Maintenance, Engineering & Reliability · Foundation
Frequently asked questions
How long is Basics of Modern Production Management?
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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