Day 1: Introduction to Manufacturing Planning

• Morning Session:

  • Welcome and Course Overview
  • Importance of Manufacturing Planning
  • Key Objectives and Learning Outcomes

• Afternoon Session:

  • Basics of Manufacturing Processes
  • Types of Manufacturing Systems
  • Role of Manufacturing Planning in Operations

Day 2: Forecasting and Demand Planning

• Morning Session:

  • Understanding Demand Forecasting
  • Forecasting Methods and Techniques
  • Data Collection and Analysis for Forecasting

• Afternoon Session:

  • Demand Planning Strategies
  • Forecasting Errors and Mitigation
  • Practical Exercises and Case Studies

Day 3: Production Planning and Scheduling

• Morning Session:

  • Production Planning Basics
  • Master Production Scheduling (MPS)
  • Materials Requirements Planning (MRP)

• Afternoon Session:

  • Capacity Planning and Management
  • Just-In-Time (JIT) Production
  • Practical Exercises and Software Demonstrations

Day 4: Inventory Management

• Morning Session:

  • Role of Inventory in Manufacturing
  • Inventory Classification and Control
  • Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) Analysis

• Afternoon Session:

  • Safety Stock and Reorder Points
  • ABC Analysis
  • Inventory Optimization Techniques

Day 5: Manufacturing Execution and Continuous Improvement

• Morning Session:

  • Shop Floor Control and Execution
  • Lean Manufacturing Principles
  • Six Sigma and Quality Improvement

• Afternoon Session:

  • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in Manufacturing
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Closing Remarks and Course Evaluation

Throughout the course, there should be interactive discussions, group activities, and real-world case studies to reinforce the learning. Additionally, consider including a final project or simulation where participants can apply their knowledge to solve a manufacturing planning problem. Finally, allocate time for Q&A sessions and provide reference materials for further study.