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Effective Production Planning, Scheduling and Control

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Training Introduction

The Decision Analysis for Operation & Maintenance Professionals Training Course equips participants with the skills and techniques needed to make better, faster, and more reliable decisions in operational and maintenance environments. The course emphasizes prioritization, multiple criteria decision-making, and the use of structured methods to enhance decision quality.

Participants will gain insight into common decision-making biases and traps that can lead to suboptimal outcomes. They will also learn practical strategies for what-if analysis, resource optimization, and risk-informed planning. Hands-on exercises using user-friendly decision-making software provide real-world applications for operations, maintenance, and safety contexts.

Key Focus Areas of this Course:

  • Principles and process of effective decision-making.
  • Learning from past failures and best practices for reliability.
  • Application of Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) for multi-criteria decisions.
  • Risk management techniques including FMEA, Fault Tree Analysis, and Criticality Matrices.
  • Optimizing planning, scheduling, and maintenance resources.
  • Leveraging CMMS, ERP, and MRP systems for better decision support.

By the end of this course, participants will be equipped to make structured, data-driven decisions that improve operational efficiency, asset reliability, and safety performance.

What are the goals?

This Maintenance and Operations Decision Analysis Training Course ensures participants can apply analytical and practical tools to improve decision-making.

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to: 

  • Improve productivity by using timely and accurate information.
  • Learn from world-class organizations how they solve common asset management challenges.
  • Optimize planning and resource scheduling to enhance maintenance and operational performance.
  • Avoid unplanned equipment failures and manage budgets effectively.
  • Develop actionable plans to integrate decision analysis techniques in their own areas.
  • Apply root cause analysis and decision-making lessons from major failures and disasters.

Participants leave with practical strategies for transforming data into actionable decisions in maintenance and operational environments.

Who is this Training Course for?

This Decision Analysis Training Course is designed for technical and operational professionals responsible for ensuring effective asset management and operational decision-making.

This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit: 

  • Operations, maintenance, and safety professionals.
  • Reliability engineers responsible for plant performance.
  • Key operations supervisors overseeing resource allocation and planning.
  • Internal improvement consultants and process improvement teams.

Attendees will acquire tools and techniques to prioritize tasks, optimize resources, and enhance reliability in their organizations.

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This Decision Analysis for Maintenance and Operations Training Course uses a blend of lectures, interactive workshops, case studies, and group exercises to ensure full comprehension and skill development. Participants will actively engage in exercises involving real-world decision-making challenges, multi-criteria analyses, and CMMS optimization.

The course emphasizes practical application of analytical techniques, risk assessment, and prioritization methods. Group discussions and software-based exercises enable participants to translate learning into actionable improvements, ensuring better operational and maintenance outcomes.

The Course Content

Day 1: Introduction to Production Planning

  • Supply chain management overview
  • Manufacturing role in supply chains
  • Manufacturing environments
  • Why plan
  • Evolution of planning
  • Strategic planning

Day 2: Balancing Demand to Supply

  • Understanding demand
  • Forecasting
  • Planning horizons
  • Master planning
  • Available to promise

Day 3: Detailed Planning to Support Production

  • Material requirements planning
  • Bills of materials
  • Lead time offsets
  • Exploding the bill of materials
  • Capacity planning

Day 4: Inventory Management

  • Aggregate inventory management
  • Valuing inventory
  • Lot sizes
  • Reorder points
  • Periodic review

Day 5: Executing the Plan

  • Production activity control
  • Dispatch rules
  • Monitoring the plan
  • Expediting
  • Theory of constraints

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common questions about this training course.

Absolutely. Coventry Academy provides customised in-house training solutions for organisations seeking a tailored learning experience. The Effective Production Planning, Scheduling and Control training course can be adapted to reflect your organisation's objectives, industry requirements, operational challenges, and strategic priorities. Delivered exclusively for your team, customised training enables organisations to maximise relevance, encourage collaboration, and achieve targeted development outcomes. Our team will be pleased to discuss your requirements and develop a solution that aligns with your goals.

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No prior experience is required to attend the Effective Production Planning, Scheduling and Control training course. The course is designed to accommodate participants from diverse professional backgrounds and varying levels of experience. While some familiarity with the subject matter may help participants gain additional value from certain discussions and activities, the course content is structured to ensure that both newcomers and experienced professionals can fully engage with the learning experience and benefit from the training.

Our dedicated support team is available to assist you with any questions regarding the Effective Production Planning, Scheduling and Control training course, including course content, scheduling, registration, corporate bookings, and customised training solutions. We are committed to providing prompt and professional assistance throughout your learning journey.

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The Effective Production Planning, Scheduling and Control training course is designed to be practical, engaging, and highly interactive. Participants benefit from a dynamic learning environment that combines expert-led presentations, facilitated discussions, case studies, practical exercises, and collaborative learning activities. The focus is on developing knowledge that can be applied immediately within the workplace, ensuring participants gain both valuable insights and practical skills that support improved professional performance.

Your course fees cover:

  • For classroom courses: printed materials, lunch, and refreshments.
  • For online courses: all materials sent to you by email.
  • A certificate of completion or attendance.

You’ll need to make payment before the course starts. Here are your options:

  • Bank draft
  • Cash
  • Credit card
  • Wire transfer

Heads up: If we don’t receive payment before the course begins, we may have to deny
admission.

We delivers training courses in carefully selected professional venues that provide a comfortable and productive learning environment. Classroom-based courses are typically hosted in premium international venues with modern facilities and dedicated training spaces designed to support effective learning. Participants also benefit from a professional setting that encourages networking, collaboration, and knowledge sharing with peers from diverse industries and backgrounds.

The Effective Production Planning, Scheduling and Control training course is designed for professionals seeking to strengthen their knowledge, enhance their capabilities, and achieve greater impact within their organisations. It is suitable for managers, supervisors, team leaders, technical specialists, consultants, and professionals at all career stages who wish to expand their expertise and stay current with industry developments. Whether you are looking to advance your career, improve workplace performance, or prepare for new responsibilities, this course provides valuable knowledge and practical insights to support your professional growth.

Our courses are led by top-notch international instructors. They’re not just academically qualified—they’ve also got years of real-world experience. They bring practical insights and deep knowledge to every session, making your learning experience truly valuable!

Yes. Participants who successfully complete the Effective Production Planning, Scheduling and Control training course will receive a Coventry Academy Certificate of Completion, recognising their commitment to professional development and continuous learning. This certificate serves as formal evidence of participation and achievement and can support career progression, professional credibility, and ongoing development objectives. Where applicable, details regarding professional development credits or accreditation will be provided within the course information.

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