Corporate Production Planning and Control Training Course

Name: Production Planning and Control Training
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Edstellar's Production Planning and Control instructor-led training course cultivates proactive management of production cycles, reduces waste, and optimizes inventory levels. It delves deep into forecasting methods, capacity planning, and scheduling. Comprehend how to streamline production processes by upskilling the workforce.

Duration

4 - 6 hrs

Delivery Type

Instructor-led Group Training
(Virtual / On-site / Off-site)

Training Available in

10 Languages

Multiple Locations

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Drive Team Excellence with Production Planning and Control Corporate Training

Production Planning and Control (PPC) serves as the backbone of manufacturing and production operations. It enables organizations to synchronize various elements like materials, manpower, and machinery for optimal performance. With a well-implemented PPC system, organizations can realize benefits such as reduced production costs, improved resource utilization, and better customer satisfaction.

Edstellar's Production Planning and Control (PPC) instructor-led training course provides a deep dive into the multi-faceted world of PPC, blending theoretical frameworks with practical exercises. Our onsite PPC training course offers a balanced, real-world approach to mastering PPC and focuses on the tools and techniques for executing production cycles seamlessly.

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Customized Training Delivery

Scale Your Training: Small to Large Teams

In-person Onsite, Live Virtual or Hybrid Training Modes

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Experience Hands-On Learning from Industry Experts

Delivery Capability Across 100+ Countries & 10+ Languages

Skills Your Employees Will Gain

These are the core, hands-on capabilities your team builds during the program.

Forecasting
Forecasting is the ability to predict future trends based on historical data. This skill is important for roles in finance, marketing, and supply chain management to make informed decisions.
Inventory Management
Inventory Management is the process of overseeing stock levels, orders, and storage. this skill is important for roles in supply chain, retail, and logistics to optimize efficiency and reduce costs.
Scheduling
Scheduling is the ability to effectively plan and allocate time for tasks and activities. This skill is important for project managers and administrative roles to ensure efficiency, meet deadlines, and optimize resource use.
Resource Allocation
Resource Allocation is the strategic distribution of resources to optimize efficiency and achieve goals. This skill is important for project managers and team leaders to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
Quality Control
Quality Control is the process of ensuring products meet specified standards and requirements. This skill is important for roles in manufacturing and production to maintain consistency, reduce defects, and enhance customer satisfaction.
Capacity Planning
Capacity Planning is the process of determining the production capacity needed to meet changing demands. This skill is important for roles in operations and supply chain management, ensuring efficient resource allocation and minimizing costs.

What Your Team Will Achieve After This Training

Implement continuous improvement strategies to drive productivity enhancements and cost savings
Mitigate risks through proactive identification and contingency planning in the production planning process
Develop effective production plans considering demand forecasts, capacity constraints, and inventory management
Utilize data analysis techniques to identify bottlenecks, optimize resource allocation, and enhance overall operational efficiency
Apply lean manufacturing principles, Just-In-Time (JIT) techniques, and Six Sigma methodologies to optimize production processes

Topics & Program Outline

The curriculum is organized into focused modules built by industry experts and delivered virtually or on-premise. Interactive sessions reflect the evolving demands of the workplace, keeping the learning both relevant and practical.

Introduction to Production Planning

What is Production
- Definition and concepts
- Types of production (goods vs. services)
A production system
- Components and interdependencies
- Inputs, processes, and outputs
Types of production systems
- Job shop
- Batch production
- Mass production
- Continuous production
Types of manufacturing processes
- Casting
- Forming
- Machining
- Joining
- Additive manufacturing
Selection of a manufacturing process
- Factors influencing process selection
- Considerations for different product types
Meaning of PPC (Production Planning and Control)
- Definition and objectives

PPC Procedure

Elements of PPC
- Forecasting
- Capacity planning
- Material planning
- Scheduling
- Execution and control
Production planning
- Determining production goals and strategies
- Developing production plans based on demand forecasts
Production control
- Monitoring and tracking production activities
- Implementing corrective actions when deviations occur
Steps involved in PPC
- Demand forecasting
- Capacity assessment
- Material requirement planning
- Production scheduling
- Execution and monitoring
Requirements for an effective PPC
- Reliable demand forecasting
- Accurate capacity estimation
- Efficient material planning and procurement
- Robust scheduling and coordination
Benefits of PPC procedure
- Improved production efficiency
- Enhanced resource utilization
- Minimized lead times and inventory
- Optimal use of equipment and labor
Affecting factors
- Market demand fluctuations
- Resource availability and constraints
- Technological advancements
- Organizational policies and culture

Forecasting

Estimating the stages of production planning
- Introduction to production planning stages
- Importance of accurate forecasting in each stage
Forecasting methods
Qualitative Forecasting
- Delphi method
- Market research
- Expert opinion
Quantitative forecasting
- Time series analysis
- Regression analysis
- Moving averages
- Exponential smoothing
- Forecasting with seasonality
Forecasting errors
- Sources and types of forecasting errors
- Measures of forecasting accuracy
- Techniques for error reduction and improvement

Material Requirement Planning - MRP

Concept of MRP (Material Requirement Planning)
- Definition and principles
- Objectives and benefits
Classes of MRP users
- Dependent demand vs. independent demand
- MRP for end products vs. components
I/O (Input/Output) in MRP
- Bill of Materials (BOM)
- Master Production Schedule (MPS)
- Inventory records
Product Demand and BOM
- Determining product demand from sales forecasts
- Exploring BOM structure and levels
Product structure
- Hierarchical representation of product components
- Indented BOM vs. single-level BOM
MPS and IRF (Inventory Record File)
- Establishing MPS based on demand and available capacity
- Maintaining accurate IRF for inventory management
Primary and secondary reports
- MRP reports for planning and control
- Exploring reports like the gross requirements report, planned order schedule, etc.
Order size calculation
- Lot for Lot method
- Economic Order Quantity (EOQ)
- Least Total Cost method
- Least Unit Cost method
JIT (Just In Time) production
- Principles and benefits of JIT
- Kanban Visual system for JIT implementation
Benefits of MRP
- Improved production planning accuracy
- Efficient inventory management
- Timely procurement and reduced stockouts

Techniques

Break-Even Analysis
- Determining the breakeven point
- Assessing profitability and cost-volume relationships
Lot sizing rules
- Fixed order quantity (FOQ)
- Fixed time period (FTP)
- Part-period balancing (PPB)
Assembly line balancing
- Balancing workload and minimizing bottlenecks
- Determining optimal workstation assignments

Who Should Attend?

This program suits professionals at many levels across the organization, including:

Production Planners
Operations Managers
Manufacturing Engineers
Supply Chain Coordinators
Inventory Managers
Scheduling Analysts
Production Supervisors
Quality Assurance Managers
Process Improvement Specialists
Operations Analysts
Resource Managers
Logistics Coordinators

What are the Prerequisites?

The Production Planning and Control training course requires no specific prerequisites. However, professionals with a basic understanding of production processes and supply chain management benefit from prior knowledge.

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Delivering Training for Organizations across 100 Countries and 10+ Languages

Choose the Format That Fits Your Team

We design training your teams actually engage with, and deliver it the way that suits you best. Through a vetted global trainer network, Edstellar runs sessions in 10+ languages with consistent quality anywhere.

Virtual Production Planning and Control Training

Virtual / online: expert-led live sessions delivered anywhere, with consistency and easy scheduling.

We deliver anywhere worldwide

Standardized content for consistent outcomes

Join from own workspace, no travel

We scale to large groups across sites

Interactive tools keep remote learners engaged

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On-site Production Planning and Control Training

On-site (in-house): immersive, instructor-led learning at your office.

Our trainers run face-to-face at your office

We tailor setup/content to your workplace and tools

Group exercises drive collaboration

Live demos + hands-on practice

Direct trainer access to clarify doubts

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Off-site Production Planning and Control Training

Off-site: focused, instructor-led group learning away from everyday workplace distractions.

We host your teams at a venue of your preferred choice

Built-in group activities for bonding

Full uninterrupted schedule for focus/retention

Boosts morale and signals commitment

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What Sets Edstellar Apart

Experienced Trainers

Our trainers are drawn from a vetted global network and bring years of industry expertise, keeping every session practical and impactful.

Proven Quality

With a strong global track record, Edstellar is known for quality and engaging delivery.

Industry-Relevant Curriculum

Our programs are built by experts to match the demands of today's industry.

Fully Customizable

Every program can be tailored to your organization's goals.

Comprehensive Support

We provide pre- and post-session support for a complete learning experience.

Global Multi-Location & Multilingual Training Delivery

We deliver in multiple languages to support diverse global teams.

Hear from Organizations We've Trained

"The Production Planning and Control course revolutionized how I approach my daily responsibilities. As a Senior Product Engineering Manager, understanding strategic frameworks was essential, and this training delivered invaluable real-world experience. My ability to architect solutions and solve complex problems has improved substantially. The instructor's insights on hands-on exercises have proven instrumental in my professional advancement.”

Sandra Bradley

Senior Product Engineering Manager,

Digital Innovation Platform

"This Production Planning and Control course transformed my approach to professional expertise solutions. The comprehensive modules on real-world case studies were invaluable for our organizational projects. I can now confidently implement diverse client requirements. The deep coverage of interactive labs gave me advanced skills I immediately applied to This expertise enabled us to secure a transformative contract with a Fortune 100 organization.”

Eric Lefebvre

Lead Plant Engineering Director,

Technology Consulting Services Company

"As a Lead Quality Assurance Director leading professional expertise operations, the Production Planning and Control training provided our team with essential advanced methodologies expertise at scale. The comprehensive modules operational footprint. Our team's capability maturity level increased by three full stages within six months. This course has proven invaluable for driving our organizational transformation and sustained excellence.”

Walid Abbas

Lead Quality Assurance Director,

Global Technology Solutions Provider

“Edstellar’s Management training programs have greatly improved our teams’ ability to lead with clarity, confidence, and operational efficiency. The sessions combine practical leadership frameworks, real-world case studies, and hands-on exercises that strengthen decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, and execution excellence across departments, driving measurable improvements in overall business performance.”

Meera Rao

HR & L&D Head,

A Global Services Company

Recognition That Motivates Your Team

Upon successful completion of the training course offered by Edstellar, employees receive a course completion certificate, symbolizing their dedication to ongoing learning and professional development.

This certificate validates the employee's acquired skills and is a powerful motivator, inspiring them to enhance their expertise further and contribute effectively to organizational success.

Corporate Production Planning and Control Training Course

Drive Team Excellence with Production Planning and Control Corporate Training

Skills Your Employees Will Gain

What Your Team Will Achieve After This Training

Topics & Program Outline

Introduction to Production Planning

PPC Procedure

Forecasting

Material Requirement Planning - MRP

Techniques

Who Should Attend?

What are the Prerequisites?

Choose the Format That Fits Your Team

Get a Proposal Shaped to Your Needs

What Sets Edstellar Apart

Experienced Trainers

Proven Quality

Industry-Relevant Curriculum

Fully Customizable

Comprehensive Support

Global Multi-Location & Multilingual Training Delivery

Hear from Organizations We've Trained

Recognition That Motivates Your Team

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