Core Production Planning & Scheduling (Non-SAP) Certified Course

Course Description:

The Core Production Planning & Scheduling (Non-SAP) course provides a strong foundation in planning, controlling, and optimizing manufacturing operations without reliance on ERP software. This course focuses on real-world production environments, covering demand forecasting, capacity planning, material planning, routing, sequencing, and shop-floor scheduling techniques. Learners gain practical knowledge of balancing resources, minimizing lead times, reducing work-in-process inventory, and improving on-time delivery through proven planning models and manual/Excel-based methods. The program emphasizes industry best practices, analytical thinking, and decision-making skills required by production planners, schedulers, and operations professionals across manufacturing sectors.

Key Features of Course Divine:

• Collaboration with E‑Cell IIT Tirupati
• 1:1 Online Mentorship Platform
• Credit-Based Certification
• Live Classes Led by Industry Experts
• Live, Real-World Projects
• 100% Placement Support
• Potential Interview Training
• Resume-Building Activities

Career Opportunities After Core Production Planning & Scheduling (Non-SAP) Certified Course:

• Production Planner
• Production Scheduler
• Manufacturing Planner
• Operations Executive
• Supply Chain Coordinator
• Materials Planner
• Inventory Control Analyst
• Shop Floor Planning Engineer
• Industrial Engineering Executive
• Operations & Planning Analyst

Essential Skills you will Develop Core Production Planning & Scheduling (Non-SAP) Certified Course:

• Production planning & scheduling techniques
• Demand forecasting & analysis
• Capacity planning & resource optimization
• Material planning & inventory control
• Shop floor coordination & control
• Process flow & routing analysis
• Problem-solving in manufacturing operations
• Data analysis using Excel & planning tools
• Time management & delivery optimization
• Decision-making for operational efficiency

Tools Covered:

• Microsoft Excel (Advanced planning & analysis)
• MS Project (basic scheduling concepts)
• Forecasting models & planning templates
• Gantt Charts & scheduling boards
• Capacity planning tools
• Inventory control techniques (ABC, EOQ)
• MRP logic (manual & Excel-based)
• Production tracking & reporting formats
• KPI dashboards for operations
• Continuous improvement tools (5S, Kaizen)

Syllabus:

Module 1: Introduction to Production Planning Role of production planning & scheduling Manufacturing systems overview Objectives and functions of PPC.

Module 2: Demand Forecasting Techniques Qualitative & quantitative forecasting Time-series methods Forecast accuracy & error analysis.

Module 3: Aggregate Production Planning Production strategies (chase, level, hybrid) Workforce & capacity considerations Cost trade-off analysis.

Module 4: Capacity Planning Types of capacity planning Bottleneck identification Line balancing concepts.

Module 5: Material Planning & Inventory Control Bill of Materials (BOM) basics Inventory models (EOQ, safety stock) ABC & VED analysis.

Module 6: Routing & Process Planning Process flow design Routing sheets & work centers Standard time & work measurement.

Module 7: Production Scheduling Techniques Gantt charts & sequencing rules Finite vs infinite scheduling Shop floor scheduling methods.

Module 8: Shop Floor Control & Monitoring Work order release & tracking WIP control Performance measurement (OEE, KPIs).

Module 9: Production Control & Quality Integration Production reporting & control Quality checks in production Continuous improvement practices.

Module 10: Practical Planning & Case Studies Excel-based planning models Real-time production scenarios Industry case studies & best practices.

Industry Projects:

• Demand forecasting for a manufacturing product using historical data
• Aggregate production planning for a mid-size plant
• Capacity planning & bottleneck analysis for a production line
• Inventory optimization using EOQ & safety stock models
• BOM creation & material planning in Excel
• Production scheduling using Gantt charts
• Shop floor WIP tracking & control project
• Line balancing to improve throughput
• On-time delivery improvement case study
• Production KPI dashboard development

Who is this program for?

• Aspiring Production Planners and Schedulers
• Operations and Manufacturing Professionals
• Supply Chain and Inventory Management Executives
• Industrial Engineers and Process Engineers
• Factory Supervisors and Shop Floor Coordinators
• Graduates looking to build a career in manufacturing operations
• Professionals seeking hands-on knowledge of production planning without ERP
• Individuals aiming to improve planning, scheduling, and operational efficiency
• Managers responsible for production, delivery, and resource optimization
• Anyone interested in understanding end-to-end production and shop floor management

How To Apply:

Mobile: 9100348679                   

Email: coursedivine@gmail.com