Overview
The APICS Principles of Operations Management program is replacing the APICS Fundamentals program. The APICS Principles of Operations Management program has five customizable courses that are classroom-based and instructor-led for individuals new to materials and operations management.
In addition to the courses, as presented, the sessions in each course can also operate as stand-alone minicourses or can be combined with other Principles course sessions to create a customized learning experience.
The APICS Principles of Inventory Management will impart an operational knowledge and understanding of inventory management principles and techniques, roles and responsibilities, and the impact that inventory can have on a business.
Topics include
- inventory management fundamentals
- ordering techniques
- replenishment policies
- purchasing management
- just-in-time and lean methodologies
- inventory performance measurement.
The APICS Principles of Operations Planning course imparts a fundamental knowledge and understanding of the basic inventory planning principles and techniques that are used at each level in the planning process, from strategic to tactical.
Topics include
- planning foundations
- business planning
- basics of forecasting
- sales and operations planning
- master scheduling
- capacity management
- operations systems.
The APICS Principles of Manufacturing Management course aims to provide fundamental knowledge and understanding of the core concepts necessary to effectively managing activities related to planning, scheduling, and controlling manufacturing processes.
Topics include
- manufacturing management fundamentals
- manufacturing product structures
- material requirements planning (MRP)
- capacity planning and management
- production activity control
- advanced scheduling
- lean production management.
You can still order the remaining APICS Fundamentals courses: