Successfully Planning and Controlling Materials
| 14 – 18 July 2025 | Abu Dhabi | 21 – 25 July 2025 | Dubai | 24 – 28 Nov. 2025 | Abu Dhabi |
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will:
1.Understand the principles and processes of effective materials planning and control.
2.Learn to forecast, procure, and manage inventory efficiently to meet production and operational needs.
3.Gain skills to optimize material flow, reduce waste, and minimize costs.
4.Develop strategies to ensure timely availability of materials while avoiding overstock or shortages.
5.Enhance their ability to use tools and systems for materials management and tracking.
Course Syllabus:
Day 1: Fundamentals of Materials Planning and Control
1.Introduction to Materials Management
2.Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
3.Inventory Management Basics
4.Workshop: Designing a Basic MRP Process
Day 2: Forecasting and Procurement
1.Demand Forecasting Techniques
2.Procurement Planning
3.Aligning Procurement with Business Needs
4.Case Study: Developing a Procurement Plan for a Hypothetical Scenario
Day 3: Inventory Control and Optimization
1.Inventory Control Techniques
2.Minimizing Costs and Waste
3.Technology in Materials Management
4.Practical Exercise: Optimizing Inventory Levels in a Simulation
Day 4: Material Flow and Supply Chain Coordination
1.Streamlining Material Flow
2.Supplier Collaboration and Integration
3.Logistics and Material Handling
4.Workshop: Designing a Material Flow Improvement Plan
Day 5: Monitoring, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement
1.Monitoring Material Performance Metrics
2.Identifying Improvement Opportunities
3.Sustaining Excellence in Materials Management
