Description

Course Overview

Planning is the heartbeat of a high-performing supply chain. The ASCM Supply Chain Planning Certificate is a globally recognized, self-paced course that provides learners with the essential knowledge and tools to align planning functions and reduce disruptions across their organization.

This flexible online program includes 20 hours of interactive content, a comprehensive exam, and upon passing, a Certificate of Completion and digital badge issued by ASCM.

Supply Chain Planning.ie offers this program for €499, providing full support as you progress through the learning journey.

What’s Included:

• 20 hours of self-paced, online content
• Final exam with no additional cost for re-takes
• Certificate of Completion from ASCM
• Digital Badge for online profiles (LinkedIn, email signature)
• Full support from Supply Chain Planning.ie

Learning Topics:

1. What Is Synchronized Planning?

• Why companies plan
• Levels of planning: Strategic, Tactical, Operational
• Digital capabilities in planning
• Manufacturing Planning and Control (MPC) model

2. Strategic Planning – Business Planning

• Market and technology variables
• Planning horizons and hierarchies
• Financial planning integration
• Sustainability frameworks

3. Strategic Planning – Demand Planning & S&OP

• Sales funnel and forecasting
• S&OP process and meeting structure
• Risk management and roles

4. Tactical Planning – Master Scheduling, MRP & Capacity

• Master scheduling process and tools
• Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
• Bills of Material (BOM)
• Capacity management techniques

5. Operations Execution – Purchasing, PAC & APS

• Purchasing cycle and supplier selection
• Production Activity Control (PAC)
• Scheduling, constraints, and APS tools

6. Distribution and Logistics Planning

• Channel network design and decision-making
• Replenishment systems (DRP vs Order Point)
• Warehouse and transportation strategies
• Track-and-trace and ERP systems

Who Should Enroll?

• Planners and buyers seeking to formalize their skills
• Early-career professionals in supply chain
• Anyone looking to understand or move into planning roles
• Teams looking to build foundational planning capability

Certification Details

• Issued by: ASCM (Association for Supply Chain Management)
• Format: Digital Certificate + Badge
• Exam: Flexible schedule – take it whenever suits you
• Retake: Free retake included if needed

Cost

• €499 per learner
• Includes exam, certificate, digital badge, and SCP.ie support

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Optional Payment Support: Buy now, pay later available via Humm Finance

About ASCM The Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) is the leading global nonprofit for supply chain transformation. With a foundation built on APICS training and over 60 years of credibility, ASCM equips professionals and organizations with tools to innovate and lead in today’s fast-changing world.