Introduction
The effective management of processes is crucial for the production and process-based organizations. Nowadays, if contemporary organizations want to stay competitive, they are urged to think in terms of process-value added to customers/shareholders. Production planning, scheduling activities, and controlling of processes represent essential activities to be performed and monitored by organizations as they implement their key processes, activities, and operations. In addressing these issues, this course is relevant for those professionals & analysts facing the difficult challenge of improving performance while reducing the costs of those processes for which they are accountable. By combining techniques analysis, problems, and examples with a real case study the course provides delegates with key skills, which are essential in managing and controlling processes/projects in times of increasing global competition.
Conference Outlines of Production, Planning, Scheduling and Control
- Think in terms of process-value added to customers and shareholders
- Integrate the organization's strategic planning with production planning and scheduling
- Understand the importance of production planning in a wider context of the overall success of the business
- Explore traditional versus innovative production techniques
- Consider the customer relationship with marketing and production
Conference Process of Production, Planning, Scheduling and Control
We combine theory and practice. Therefore, besides in-class lectures, discussions and exercises, we use company examples to illustrate how the techniques presented have been applied in real case studies.
Conference Benefits of Production, Planning, Scheduling and Control
- Gain the ability to think beyond the accepted production planning processes
- Incorporate cost-saving measures into the organization
- Contribute to implement change in the organization.
- Reduce costs in the organization.
Conference Results of Production, Planning, Scheduling and Control
- Facilitate the elimination of non-value activities and the reduction of costs within the production process
- Contribute to the achievement of breakthrough improvements in competitiveness
- Contribute to implementing change in the organization.
Core Competencies of Production, Planning, Scheduling and Control
- Master techniques for production planning, scheduling and the control of processes
- Be able to identify the right processes to redesign in terms of added-value
- Confidently contribute to business process improvement
Conference Outlines of Production, Planning, Scheduling and Control
Day 1: Introduction
- The production/operations function and the organization
- Forecasting the requirements
- Linking the production/operations function with marketing and the wider organization environment
- Production/operations management and financial management
- Production/operations management in manufacturing and service environments
Day 2: The Product of Services
- Marketing and product/service design
- Product/service; variety and value
- Quality
- Reliability
- Product, service, operations, and competitive strategies
Day 3: The Process
- Production/operating systems design
- Manufacturing systems design
- Method study
- Work measurement
- Controlling quality through measurement
Day 4: Scheduling and Control
- Operations control
- Forecasting
- Capacity management
- Operations Scheduling
- Inventory management
Day 5: Managing the Operation
- Purchasing
- Manufacturing planning and control systems
- Production/operations and people management.
About Istanbul
Few places compare to the vibrant, cosmopolitan city of Istanbul, whose enormous size straddles both Europe and Asia, forming a bridge between western and eastern cultures. Resting upon the natural harbor of the Golden Horn, the skyline of the once-Constantinople is pierced with minarets and ancient monuments that embody centuries of history. While it is brimming with historical landmarks and colorful markets, modern Istanbul is also well represented through its contemporary art scene, European-style café culture, world-class dining venues.
Things to do and places to visit in Istanbul
Istanbul is teeming with attractions and landmarks from historic sights and unique cuisine to lively markets and unmistakable culture. It is a thriving city, with a myriad of things to do that skillfully manage to blend every aspect of both the contemporary and the historical world.
On a city break in Istanbul be sure to:
- Visit a hammam, a traditional Turkish bath, whose origins date back to Roman times.
- Marvel at the Hagia Sophia, Süleymaniye Mosque and Blue Mosque, Istanbul's most spectacular monuments that dominate the skyline.
- Explore the Topkapi Palace Museum, one of Istanbul's most visited museums, home to over 80,000 artifacts.
- Walk through the Basilica Cistern, an underground marvel built in the 4th century.
- Be dazzled by the Grand Bazaar, one of the world's oldest and largest covered markets.
- Go shopping for exotic products and Turkish delights in the Spice Bazaar.
- Cross the bridge connecting Europe and Asia against the backdrop of the Bosphorus, or take a Bosphorus cruise.
- Taste the diversity and flavor of Turkish cuisine.
- Admire panoramas of the city from the Galata Tower.
- Walk through Taksim Square, the city's dynamic square that never sleeps.