Fundamentals of Planning

• Fundamentals Course Offerings

This course introduces participants to the principles of effective planning.  The course presents the concepts of planning at each level, from strategic to tactical.  Participants work together to solve problems, develop plans, build teams and present solutions.  Through this course, they learn the essential ingredients of effective planning and have an opportunity to practice and enhance their own planning skills.

Sessions

• Planning Foundations (I)
• Planning Foundations (II)
• Long-Range Planning
• Forecasting
• Sales and Operations Planning
• Controlling the Sales and Operations Plan
• Midterm Examination and Making Effective Presentations
• Master Scheduling (I)
• Master Scheduling (II)
• Master Scheduling (III)
• Future Planning Topics
• Final Examination