Production Planning and Control: Fundamentals and Process Modeling

In today's manufacturing landscape, aligning production capacity with market demand is critical for operational success. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Production Planning and Control (PPC), giving you the foundational tools to design, model, and manage efficient production systems. Through clear, step-by-step written explanations, you will learn how to transform raw demand forecasts into actionable production schedules. You will explore how to balance capacity constraints, manage inventory levels, and apply modern data-driven planning techniques to keep operations running smoothly. What you'll learn: - Understand the core terminology and foundational phases of production planning; - Model basic manufacturing processes and calculate capacity requirements; - Create master production schedules and material requirements plans; - Apply modern demand forecasting techniques to anticipate market needs; - Manage inventory levels using modern tracking principles to minimize waste; - Optimize workflow scheduling and sequencing to improve throughput. The course begins with essential terminology and the strategic framework of production planning before moving into hands-on modeling techniques, capacity planning, and scheduling workflows. This course is designed for beginners, aspiring operations managers, and professionals looking to understand the fundamentals of manufacturing management, with no prior prerequisites required. Start reading today to build a strong foundation in modern production planning and control.