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Course Overview

Resource planning is at the heart of effective supply chain management. Without accurate alignment of people, materials, equipment, and finances, organizations risk inefficiency, delays, and rising costs. This Resource Planning for Effective Supply Chain Management Training Course gives participants the tools to design and implement robust planning systems that maximize resource utilization.

Participants will learn to balance demand forecasts with supply capabilities, apply advanced planning tools, and integrate resource planning into broader supply chain strategies. Through case studies, simulations, and hands-on workshops, they will gain practical skills in capacity planning, inventory optimization, and workforce allocation.

By the end of the course, attendees will be equipped to build resilient, cost-effective, and agile supply chain systems.

Course Benefits

• Strengthen alignment of resources with supply chain objectives.

• Improve forecasting accuracy and capacity planning.

• Optimize workforce and material utilization.

• Enhance supply chain resilience and responsiveness.

• Drive cost savings through better resource allocation.

Course Objectives

• Understand the role of resource planning in supply chain performance.

• Apply forecasting and demand planning techniques.

• Use tools for capacity and material resource planning.

• Align procurement and production with available resources.

• Optimize workforce planning and scheduling.

• Apply digital platforms for resource planning and visibility.

• Design strategies for sustainable and resilient resource management.

Training Methodology

The course combines interactive lectures, planning simulations, case studies, and group workshops. Participants will use practical resource planning frameworks and tools to address supply chain challenges.

Target Audience

• Supply chain and logistics managers.

• Operations and production planners.

• Procurement and resource management professionals.

• Executives responsible for supply chain performance.

Target Competencies

• Resource planning and allocation.

• Forecasting and demand alignment.

• Capacity and workforce optimization.

• Digital tools for supply chain planning.

Course Outline

Unit 1: Introduction to Resource Planning in Supply Chains

• Role of resource planning in supply chain efficiency.

• Key resource categories: people, materials, finances, assets.

• Challenges of resource misalignment.

• Case studies of successful planning.

Unit 2: Forecasting and Demand Planning

• Principles of demand forecasting.

• Data sources and analytical tools.

• Linking forecasts with resource requirements.

• Workshop: demand forecast scenario.

Unit 3: Capacity and Material Resource Planning

• Capacity planning tools and techniques.

• Material Requirements Planning (MRP) concepts.

• Aligning procurement with demand cycles.

• Case study: capacity bottlenecks in supply chains.

Unit 4: Workforce and Scheduling Optimization

• Workforce allocation and skill alignment.

• Scheduling strategies for peak demand.

• Technology in workforce planning.

• Practical exercise: workforce optimization.

Unit 5: Integrated Resource Planning Tools

• Role of ERP and advanced planning systems (APS).

• Digital dashboards for resource visibility.

• AI and predictive analytics in resource planning.

• Ensuring cybersecurity and compliance.

Unit 6: Risk and Resilience in Resource Planning

• Identifying resource risks and shortages.

• Building redundancy and flexibility.

• Contingency planning for supply chain shocks.

• Case examples of resilient resource planning.

Unit 7: Sustainable and Strategic Resource Management

• Linking resource planning with sustainability goals.

• Reducing waste and optimizing utilization.

• ESG and circular economy considerations.

• Roadmap for long-term planning excellence.

Ready to optimize resources across your supply chain?
Join the Resource Planning for Effective Supply Chain Management Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and lead with efficiency and foresight.