Certificate in Production and Inventory Management
The Merrimack College Certificate in Production & Inventory Management program is designed to increase technical knowledge and expertise in production and inventory management. The program consists of five(5) courses that provide students with a solid understanding of supply chain management techniques and prepare them for APICS-The Educational Society for Resources Management- CPIM™ national examinations.
Who should attend?
Project Managers, Production Managers/Supervisors, Team Leaders, Purchasing Managers, Inventory Planners, Purchasing Managers/Buyers, Expediters, and anyone seeking a thorough understanding of Production and Inventory Management and Inventory Control; Individuals who want to improve their skills through formal training and those who need to prepare for the APICS-CPIM™ national examinations.
Course Curriculum
- MM 101- Basics of Supply Chain Management
- MM 102- Detailed Scheduling and Planning
- MM 103- Strategic Management of Resources
- MM 104- Execution and Control of Operations
- MM 105- Master Planning of Resources
Course Topics
MM 101-Introduction to Supply Chain Management
- Forecasting
- Master Planning
- Material Requirements Planning
- Capacity Management and Production Activity Control
- Inventory Fundamentals
- Inventory Management
- Physical Distribution
- Quality Management and Purchasing
- Just-in-Time Manufacturing
Tuition: $625.00
Course Material: $130.00
MM 102-Detailed Scheduling and Planning
Detailed descriptions of material requirements planning (MRP), capacity requirements planning (CRP), inventory management practices, procurement and supplier planning.
- Inventory Management: Order Planning
- Inventory Management: Customer Service
- Information Used in the
- Material Planning Process
- MRP Mechanics: The Basics
- Using MRP Outputs
- The Detailed Capacity
- Planning Process
- Capacity Mechanics
- Establishing Relationships with Suppliers
- Suppliers' Relationships and Procurements Plans
Tuition: $625.00
Course Material: $100.00
MM 103-Strategic Management of Resources
Aligning resources with strategic plan, configuring and integrating operating processes to support strategic plan and implementing change.
- Aligning Resources with Strategic Plans
- Choices Affecting Operations Structure
- Choices Affecting Operations Infrastructure
- Configuring and Integrating Operations Processes
- Supply Chain Management
- Configuring and Integrating Design/Development and Cost Management Processes
- Project Management
- Change Management
Tuition: $625.00
Course Material: $100.00
MM 104-Execution and Control of Operations
Techniques for scheduling and controlling production processes, execution of quality initiatives, control and handling of inventories.
- Planning, Execution, and Control Overview
- Scheduling Production and Process Operations
- Authorizing, Executing, and Reporting Activities for Push Systems
- Authorizing, Executing, and Reporting Activities for Pull Systems
- Communicating Customer-Supplier Information and Controlling Resources
- Quality and Continuous Improvement Initiatives
- Quality Management Processes
- Evaluating Performance of Production Operations
Tuition: $625.00
Course Material: $100.00
MM 105-Master Planning of Resources
The importance of producing achievable master schedules consistent with business policies, objectives, and resource constraints.
- The Business Planning Process
- Forecasting Demand
- Distribution Planning
- Demand Management and Customer Service
- The Sales and Operations Planning Process
- The Master Scheduling Process
- Managing the Master Scheduling Process
- Validating the Plan and Measuring Performance
Tuition: $625.00
Course Material: $100.00
Course Schedule 2008-2009
Fall 2008
MM 101 September 15, 2008 to Nov 24, 2008 (10 Mondays - 6PM to 9PM)
MM 104 September 17, 2008 to Nov 19, 2008 (10 Wednesdays -6PM to 9PM)
Winter 2009
MM 101 January 14, 2009 to March 18, 2009 (10 Wednesdays - 6PM to 9PM)
MM 102 January 12, 2009 to March 23, 2009 (10 Mondays - 6PM to 9PM)
Spring 2009
MM 101 April 8, 2009 to June 10, 2009 (10 Wednesdays - 6PM to 9PM)
MM 103 April 6, 2009 to June 8, 2009 (10 Mondays - 6PM to 9PM)
Summer 2009
MM 101 June 24, 2009 to August 26, 2009 (10 Wednesdays - 6PM to 9PM)
MM 105 June 22, 2009 to August 24, 2009 (10 Mondays - 6PM to 9PM)
Each MM class runs one evening a week for 10 weeks.
Class times are 6PM to 9PM.
Merrimack College my limit enrollment or cancel courses due to insufficient enrollment.
Payment and Refund Policy
Payment for courses and course material must be received in full prior to the first class meeting.
There is a one-time matriculation fee of $35 due upon registration for the first class here at Merrimack College.
Refund Policy:
Students are entitled to a refund of tuition according to the following schedule:
- Prior to the first class meeting 100%
- Prior to the second class meeting 75%
- After the second class meeting 0%
Notice of withdrawal must be in writing. Refunds will be granted according to the date of receipt of the notice by the Center for Professional Education office.
For more Information please call:
978-837-5154
Dorothy Zanni
Director, IT Programs
Dorothy.Zanni@merrimack.edu