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The ASCM Planning Certificate provides technical knowledge and strategies for synchronized planning in order to efficiently produce end products. Topics covered include

  • understanding synchronized planning
  • linking business strategy to company plans
  • flow of planning from business plan to execution
  • strategic and tactical planning
  • operations execution
  • distribution and logistics planning
  • identifying technologies to support synchronous planning
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  • Explain what synchronized planning is and how it relates to end-product production.
  • Understand how to link business strategy to company plans for effective planning.
  • Describe the flow of planning from business plan to execution.
  • Identify the different types of planning, including business planning, demand planning, and S&OP.
  • Interpret and manage the Master Scheduling and MRP in tactical planning.
  • Determine order and reorder points for optimized inventory management.
  • Understand the role of purchasing, production activity control, and APS in operations execution.
  • Contribute to production and control activities to ensure seamless operations.
  • Design a channel tree for a distribution system and identify relevant technologies for synchronous planning.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of supply chain planning best practices.

Each ASCM certificate program ends with an online exam. After passing the exam, each candidate will receive a PDF certificate and digital badge to display on LinkedIn profiles or within email signatures.

Additionally, candidates will earn for their APICS certifications (CPIM, CSCP, CTSC, CLTD)

  • 36 certification maintenance points upon program completion in case of instructor-led version in combination with the online learning self-paced program
  • 20 certification maintenance points upon program completion in case of self-paced version

Please note:
ASCM members have lifetime access to their badges; nonmembers can access badges for one year. All learners have lifetime access to their PDF certificates.

English

An advanced level of English is necessary (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Minimum Level B1)

Webinar series: € 1.599,- (plus VAT)
Combine the self-paced online program  (20 hrs eLearning) with 8 expert webinars over 8 weeks, 1.5 hrs each (download webinar information). During these sessions, industry experts provide insights and their best practices about the key topics of the ASCM Planning Certificate and offer valuable tips to prepare for the exam:

  • 1 // Kick-off & Introduction
  • 2 // What is Synchronized Planning?
  • 3 // Business Planning
  • 4 // Demand Planning and S&OP
  • 5 // Master Scheduling/MRP/Capacity Management
  • 6 // Operations Execution: Purchasing and PAC, APS
  • 7 // Distribution and Logistics Planning
  • 8 // Wrap-up & Exam Preparation

Includes: 8x1.5hrs webinars with Supply Chain Expert partitioners, ASCM Planning Certificate eLearning for selfstudy, online exam and ASCM membership (for 1 year)


Selfstudy:€ 599,- (plus VAT)
Self-paced online program that includes about 20 hours of education with text sessions, video clips and practice questions to help cultivate a stronger understanding of each topic.
Includes: ASCM Planning Certificate eLearning for selfstudy, online exam and ASCM membership (for 1 year)