Introduction

In SMR review course, participants explore the relationship of existing and emerging processes and technologies to operations strategy and supply-chain related functions. SMR address three main topics: understanding the business environment, developing operations strategy, and implementing operations strategy.

An important area discussed is understanding how to develop and validate the operations strategy based on industry, product, market, and other factors.

Objectives

To recognize the integration of manufacturing processes, strategies and technologies to overall company strategy

To describe the strategic relationships among members of the supply chain

To understand how to develop and validate the operations strategy based on industry, process, product, market and other factors

To brief cost management, project management and performance measurement

Developing the Business Strategy
The Global Environment and Sustainability
Operations Strategy
Operations Strategy Choices and Financial Measurement
Aligning Operations with Supply Chain Partners
Infrastructure Systems
Change Management
Case Studies

Target Audience

Business Heads
Business Process Designers and Implementers
Change Managers and Implementers
Consultants in Operations and Supply Chain Management
ERP Professionals
Master Planners and Schedulers
Material Planners
Operations Heads / Managers / Planners
Project Managers
Strategic Planners
Supply Chain Managers
Individuals preparing for APICS CPIM Strategic Management of Resources exam

Prerequisites

APICS CPIM Mater Planning of Resources course, APICS CPIM Detailed Scheduling and Planning course and APICS CPIM Execution and Control of Operations course are prerequisites. In addition, for the best learning experience, it is recommended that participants completely go through the print and online contents of participant hand-out before coming to the class.

Participant Hand-outs

APICS CPIM Strategic Management of Resources Participant Workbook with SMR section of the APICS CPIM Exam Content Manual and APICS CPIM Study Tools—an online learning environment that contains presentation slides and assessments to complement APICS CPIM learning experience.

Duration

Minimum time required to cover the course materials: approx. 17-18 hours (3 days)
An additional 1 day is required for more discussions
An additional 1 days is required for performance check at the end of each session
An additional 0.5 day is required for pre-test
An additional 0.5 day is required for post-test
An additional 0.5 day is required for optional problem solving in participant workbook
An additional 0.5 days is required for vocabulary check in participant workbook
An additional 2 days are required for mutual experience sharing by participants
An additional 14 days are required to prepare and cover a live case study based on actual working of the company with actual examples

Logistics

A laptop with a USB port, MS-Office PowerPoint software and a projector
PowerPoint presenter with laser pointer
White-board with markers
Flip chart with at least 20 blank sheets
Digital camera
All participants must carry a laptop with Internet access for accessing online content from the class
Sign-up sheets
Name tents
Feedback forms

Awards

A certification of participation is awarded by APICS after successful completion of this course.