Requirements
- Internet access
- Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser
Syllabus
- Lesson 1-Discussion of American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) and the role it plays in manufacturing
- Lesson 2-Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRPII) - Compare to ERP, MRP and JIT
- Lesson 3-Forecasting and Demand Management (Techniques and Responsibilities)
- Lesson 4-Master Production Scheduling (MPS) - A Vital Manufacturing Plan
- Lesson 5-Inventory Management (Models and Methods)
- Lesson 6-Material Requirements Planning (MRP) - Functionality and Implementation Requirements
- Lesson 7-Capacity Management (Resource Planning, Rough-Cut Capacity Planning, Capacity Requirements Planning [CRP])
- Lesson 8-Just-in-Time (JIT); Total Employee Involvement (TEI)
- Lesson 9-Production Activity Control (Shop Floor Control)
- Lesson 10-Warehousing, Physical Control of Inventory, Distribution
- Lesson 11-Material Handling and Packaging
- Lesson 12-Order Fulfillment, Receiving, Production Stores
Instructor
In industry, Tony Swaim has made significant contributions to the
business community dating back to 1977. He has held globally-focused executive positions
with Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Beckman Instruments Incorporated and Allergan,
Incorporated. His most recent industry position was Director, Worldwide Surgical Logistics
for Allergan where he was responsible for supply chain management. Previous responsibility
areas were in operations, inventory management, local area networks, procurement and
quality. 
Mr.
Swaim’s educational background includes an MBA and Bachelor of Science with
concentration in Marketing. Additionally, he has studied in the Executive Management
Program at Claremont Graduate University. Professional certifications held are Certified
Purchasing Manager (C.P.M. offered by the National Association of Purchasing
Management)and Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM offered by the
American Production and Inventory Control Society.