APICS Principles of Operations Management
Custom Course Configurations use APICS Principles Management Suite to address specific organisational needs and challenges.
Sessions within each Principle course can also operate as stand-alone mini-courses or can be combined with other Principles course sessions to create a customised learning experience.
Principles of Inventory Management
Principles of Operations Planning
Principles of Manufacturing Management
Principles of Distribution and Logistics
Principles of Managing Operations
Industry Forum will work with you to configure a customised course solution that can address any number of training needs or operational challenges, including:
- Cross-functional training for senior managers
- Foundational training in specific operations management roles
- Targeted training to address specific operational challenges within your organisation.
You can select topics from any of the Principles:
The Principles of Inventory Management provides a functional knowledge and understanding of inventory and purchasing management principles, roles and responsibilities, and techniques. For more detail on topics covered, see the Principles of Inventory Management Instructor Guide Table of Contents.
Topics include:
Inventory management fundamentals
Ordering techniques
Just-in-time and lean methodologies
Inventory Performance Measurement
Replenishment Policies
Purchasing Management
The Principles of Operations Planning course imparts a fundamental knowledge and understanding of the basic inventory planning principles and techniques that are used at each level in the planning process, from strategic to tactical.
Topics include:
Planning Foundations
Business Planning
Basics of Forecasting
Sales and Operations Planning
Master Scheduling
Capacity Management
The Principles of Manufacturing Management provides an introduction to manufacturing management core concepts and activities related to production planning, scheduling and process control.
Topics include:
Manufacturing Management Fundamentals
Manufacturing Product Structures
Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
Capacity Planning and Management
Production Activity Control
Advanced Scheduling
The Principles of Distribution and Logistics introduces the foundations and operations of supply channel inventory, warehousing and transportation operations.
Topics include:
Operations Management Foundations
Introduction to Distribution and Logistics
Distribution Channel Design
Inventory Management
Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP)
Warehouse Management
Packaging and Material Handling
Transportation Management
Transportation Operations
The Principles of Managing Operations introduces the fundamentals of operational process design, quality and organizational management and performance.
Topics include:
Processes and Operations
Project Management
Product and Process Design
Total Quality Management
Statistical Quality Control
Process Improvement and Optimization
Organisational Management and Performance
To discuss your specific challenge further and discover more about our customisation options:
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