Fundamentals of Operations Planning & MRP Systems
Plan production and materials with confidence. The course covers production planning and control functions, the master production schedule (PAB, ATP, RCCP), bills of materials, MRP logic, capacity and aggregate planning, and inventory basics including EOQ.
At a glance
- 3 days
- 5 days · Extended with workshops
Who it's for
- Production & material planners
- Supply chain, sales & procurement staff
- Inventory & demand planners
Learning objectives
- Understand production planning & control functions
- Build and manage the Master Production
- Schedule (PAB, ATP, RCCP)
- Structure bills of materials
- Run MRP logic to create planned orders
- Plan capacity and aggregate production
- Apply inventory basics including EOQ
Detailed content
- Objectives & functions of PPC
- Routing, scheduling, dispatching, follow-up
- Creating a preliminary MPS
- Rough-Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP)
- Resolving differences & final MPS
- MPS table; Projected Available Balance
- Available-to-Promise (ATP)
- Definition & uses
- Types of BOM
- BOM information & benefits
- MRP inputs & gross-to-net logic
- Lot sizing & lead-time offsetting
- Planned orders & exception messages
- Economic Order Quantity
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Production Planning & Control
- Master Production Schedule
- Bill of Materials
- Material Requirements Planning
- Capacity & Aggregate Planning
- Inventory Management
- 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
- Aspects-and-impacts register for a real site
- Compliance-obligations review exercise
Tools and templates you keep
- 8D report and A3 templates
- Root-cause verification checklist
- Aspects/impacts significance matrix
- Legal register 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
- Ford 8D / VDA problem-solving guidance
- ASQ Quality Improvement tools
- ISO 14001:2015
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
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Procurement · Practitioner
Frequently asked questions
How long is Fundamentals of Operations Planning & MRP Systems?
The program runs 3 days; other formats: 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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