The Supply Chain Fundamentals Series contains 5 modules, as listed below:

Module 1 - Forecasting - 73 Slides
Module 2 - Aggregate Planning - 28 Slides
Module 3 - Materials Requirement Planning - 36 Slides
Module 4 - Scheduling - 43 Slides
Module 5 - Inventory Management - 69 Slides

Here is a breakdown of topics covered, by module:

Module 1 - Forecasting
•  Forecasting Approaches
•  Time Series Forecasting
•  Methods
•  Monitoring and Control
•  Other Sectors

Module 2 - Aggregate Planning
•  Planning requirements
•  Planning tasks and responsibilities
•  Relationships
•  Planning Process
•  Planning Goals
•  Planning Strategies
•  Planning Methods

Module 3 - Materials Requirement Planning (MRP)
•  Dependent versus Independent Demand
•  The Planning Process
•  Bill Of Materials (BOM)
•  Materials Requirement Planning (MRP)
•  Extensions of MRP (brief details)
•  Closed Loop MRP
•  Capacity Planning
•  Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP II)
•  Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
•  Distribution Resource Planning (DRP)

Module 4 - Scheduling
•  Scheduling Implications
•  Forward and Backward Scheduling
•  Scheduling Methods
•  Types of Planning Files
•  Item Master File
•  Routing File
•  Work Centre Master File
•  Loading Jobs in Work Centres
•  Gantt Charts
•  Assignment Methods
•  Sequencing

Module 5 - Inventory Management
•  Independent vs. Dependent Demand
•  Costs Associated with Inventory
•  Order Quantity Strategies
•  Determining Order Quantity (EOQ, EPQ and QD)
•  Inventory Parameters
•  Order Point
•  Safety Stock
•  Lead Time
•  ABC Analysis
•  Inventory Management Policies
•  Cycle Counting
•  Inventory Record Accuracy
•  Periodic vs. Perpetual Inventory