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Logistics and Supply Chain Management for Production Planner
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Learn logistics, supply chain management, production planning, inventory control, and workflow optimization with this course.
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Overview
Efficient production planning depends on strong coordination between logistics, supply chain systems, and manufacturing operations. This comprehensive Logistics and Supply Chain Management for Production Planner course equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to manage production schedules, optimise inventory flow, and improve supply chain efficiency. You will gain valuable insight into planning processes, materials management, and operational coordination in production environments.
Production planners play a key role in ensuring that materials, resources, and schedules are aligned to meet production targets. This course covers supply chain fundamentals, logistics operations, production planning principles, demand forecasting, inventory control, procurement coordination, warehouse management, transportation systems, and workflow optimisation. You will learn how to balance supply and demand, reduce delays, manage stock levels, and support smooth production operations.
Developing logistics and supply chain management skills can create opportunities across manufacturing, retail, distribution, and industrial sectors. The knowledge gained through this course is valuable for production planners, supply chain assistants, operations staff, and individuals interested in logistics and manufacturing systems. Whether you are entering the field or enhancing your technical skills, this course provides a strong foundation for effective production planning.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand supply chain and logistics principles
- Learn production planning techniques
- Develop demand forecasting skills
- Learn procurement and supplier coordination
- Explore warehouse and distribution processes
- Improve workflow and production scheduling
Why choose this course
- Affordable, Accessible, informative and well-structured study materials
- Earn a globally recognised accredited qualification
- Study in your own time, at your own pace, through any device
- Benefit from feedback through mock exams and multiple-choice assessments
- Excellent career advancement/career switch opportunities
- Get 24/7 help or advice from our email and live chat teams
Certification
Certificate of Achievement
After the successful completion of the final assessment, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate of achievement. The PDF certificate is for 9.99, and it will be sent to you immediately after through e-mail. You can get the hard copy for 15.99, which will reach your doorsteps by post.
Entry Requirements
No previous logistics or production planning experience is required. A basic interest in manufacturing, supply chains, organisation, and problem-solving is beneficial. This course is suitable for beginners as well as individuals who want to develop professional production planning skills.
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for individuals interested in production planning and supply chain operations, including:
- Aspiring Production Planners
- Supply Chain Assistants
- Logistics Coordinators
- Manufacturing Staff
- Warehouse Supervisors
Career Paths
This course can support progression into roles such as:
- Production Planner
- Supply Chain Coordinator
- Logistics Officer
- Operations Planner
- Manufacturing Planner
- Warehouse Coordinator
Course Curriculum
| Logistics and Supply Chain Management | |||
| Course Overview | 00:05:00 | ||
| Getting Started | 00:15:00 | ||
| The Evolution of the Supply Chain | 00:15:00 | ||
| The Basic Supply Chain Structure | 00:15:00 | ||
| Supply Chain Drivers | 00:15:00 | ||
| Aligning Your Supply Chain with Business Strategy | 00:15:00 | ||
| Managing Supply Chain Risks | 00:15:00 | ||
| Tracking and Evaluating Supply Chain Data | 00:30:00 | ||
| Troubleshooting Supply Chain Problems | 00:15:00 | ||
| Sharing Supply Chain Activities | 00:15:00 | ||
| Sustainable Supply Chain Strategies | 00:15:00 | ||
| Applying Lean Techniques to the Supply Chain | 00:15:00 | ||
| The Future of Supply Chain Management | 00:15:00 | ||
| Lean Production | |||
| Module One – Getting Started | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module Two – Understanding Lean | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Three – Liker’s Toyota Way | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Four – The TPS House | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Five – The Five Principles of Lean Business | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Six – The First Improvement Concept (Value) | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Seven – The Second Improvement Concept (Waste) | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Eight – The Third Improvement Concept (Variation) | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Nine – The Fourth Improvement Concept (Complexity) | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Ten – The Fifth Improvement Concept (Continuous Improvement) | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Eleven – The Improvement Toolkit | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module Twelve – Wrapping Up | 01:30:00 | ||
| Order your Certificates & Transcripts | |||
| Order your Certificates & Transcripts | 00:00:00 | ||
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Frequently asked questions
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Production planning involves organising resources, materials, and schedules to ensure efficient manufacturing operations.
You will learn supply chain management, logistics, inventory control, forecasting, and production scheduling.
Yes. It is suitable for beginners and individuals interested in logistics and production planning.
It ensures materials and products move efficiently from suppliers to production and customers.
A production planner schedules manufacturing processes, manages resources, and ensures production targets are met.
Logistics involves transporting, storing, and managing goods within the supply chain.
Inventory control ensures the right amount of stock is available at the right time.
Yes. It provides foundational knowledge for roles in production and supply chain environments.
Important skills include organisation, planning, problem-solving, communication, and analytical thinking.
They work in manufacturing companies, warehouses, logistics firms, and distribution centres.
Yes. It helps improve efficiency, reduce costs, and optimise production processes.
Yes. You can progress into advanced supply chain management, operations management, or logistics leadership.
Career opportunities include Production Planner, Supply Chain Coordinator, Logistics Officer, Inventory Controller, Operations Planner, Manufacturing Planner, Warehouse Coordinator, and Procurement Assistant.