Build smarter production systems through strategic planning and real-world insights.
🎯 Program Overview
In today’s volatile and competitive markets, production planning is no longer a back-office task—it’s a critical function that connects strategic goals with operational execution. This certificate program delivers a deep dive into the principles of effective production planning, combining foundational theory with real business applications.
From long-term strategic frameworks to daily production scheduling, this program empowers professionals to transform planning from a reactive process into a proactive advantage.
📚 What You’ll Learn
Participants will explore the building blocks of a modern production planning system:
- Production Methods
Understand different production systems—make-to-stock, make-to-order, assemble-to-order—and how they apply to different industries. - Every Business Has Unique Needs
Learn how company-specific goals and constraints shape planning approaches. - From Strategic to Tactical and Operational Planning
Bridge the gap between long-term company objectives and real-time production execution. - Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)
Align sales forecasts with production capacity to improve delivery, reduce excess inventory, and balance resources. - Proactive vs. Reactive Planning
Analyze how responsiveness impacts efficiency, agility, and customer satisfaction. - Master Production Scheduling (MPS) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
Build effective plans using two foundational tools for demand-driven manufacturing. - Scheduling and Routing
Learn techniques for efficient shop floor scheduling and optimal resource routing. - Goals, Constraints, and Priorities
Discover how to manage trade-offs in planning, tailored to your company’s structure and strategy.
👤 Who Should Attend?
This program is ideal for:
- Supply Chain, Production, and Material Planning Professionals
- Operations Managers and Team Leaders
- Professionals looking to upgrade their planning capabilities and take ownership of production efficiency
- Anyone with at least an associate degree aiming to advance in industrial operations or manufacturing strategy
👨🏫 Instructor
Dr. Fatih Yiğit
Supply Chain Professional & Academic Lecturer
With expertise across both academia and industry, Dr. Yiğit brings actionable insights and strategic thinking to every session, ensuring participants not only learn, but apply with confidence.
⏱️ Duration & Format
- Total Duration: 12 hours
- Format: Online or In-Person Sessions (based on schedule)
- Certification: Digital Certificate awarded upon completion
🚀 Why Production Planning Matters
✔️ Reduce bottlenecks and delivery delays
✔️ Improve resource utilization and team coordination
✔️ Align production with real-time market demand
✔️ Gain planning techniques adaptable to your unique business context
📌 Program Outcomes
After completing this training, participants will be able to:
✅ Develop strategic and operational production plans
✅ Implement effective scheduling and material flow systems
✅ Use data to drive production decisions and efficiency
✅ Support cross-functional alignment in manufacturing processes
📝 Ready to Plan with Confidence?
Transform your approach to production planning and gain the tools to lead with precision and foresight.
Join the program and take your planning expertise to the next level.
👉 Register Now