Requirements

• Internet access
• E-mail
• Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser

Syllabus

• Lesson 1-Orientation , Forecasting As An Activity (Who Has the Responsibility?); Purpose and Objectives of Forecasting
• Lesson 2-Types of Forecasting; Components of Demand
• Lesson 3-Forecasting Techniques (Qualitative and Quantitative)
• Lesson 4-Monitoring, Measuring and Adjusting the Forecast
• Lesson 5-Relationship of Demand Forecasting to Master Planning
• Lesson 6-The Company Production Plan, Disaggregating The Production Plan
• Lesson 7-Requirements For An Effective Master Production Schedule (MPS)
• Lesson 8-MPS Strategies, Techniques and Policies
• Lesson 9-MPS Strategies, Techniques and Policies (continued)
• Lesson 10-Measurement of the MPS
• Lesson 11-The Role of the Master Scheduler, TAKE PRACTICE EXAM
• Lesson 12-Review Answers of PRACTICE EXAM

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.
Since 1982 Tony Swaim has provided in excess of 1,000 hours in diverse coursework including Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Accounting, Industrial Marketing, Retailing Management, Purchasing, Quality Management, Supply Chain Management, and Project Management. He has taught classes in a variety of environments, including APICS certification curriculum at local firms and Business Policy courses as part of MBA programs.

Overall student evaluation:

Student Reviews:

"I found the course very informative. There was alot of new concepts to learn, I wish I could have gone at a slightly slower pace. I will continue to take more of this style class in the future." -Asher (Mar 1999)

"Tony: Enjoyed your course again. Did much better on the final. Thanks." -Debra (Mar 1999)

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