Production Planning, Scheduling and Capacity Management for Operations
Poor planning leaves many African plants either overloaded or idle, with late orders, rushed changeovers and swollen work in progress. This course builds practical skills in demand based planning, master scheduling, capacity checks and shop floor sequencing so operations meet customer promises without excess inventory. Participants practise building schedules that balance service, cost and realistic plant capacity.
What you will be able to do
Translate demand forecasts into a workable production plan.
Build a master production schedule aligned to capacity.
Calculate available capacity and identify constraints.
Sequence and load work to reduce changeovers and delays.
Manage work in progress and control lead times.
Adjust schedules quickly when demand or supply changes.
Course outline
01From Demand to Production Plan
02Master Production Scheduling
03Capacity Planning and Constraints
04Loading and Sequencing Work
05Managing Work in Progress and Lead Times
06Responding to Schedule Disruptions
07Measuring Schedule Adherence
Who should attend
This course is intended for production planners, schedulers, operations supervisors and materials controllers responsible for meeting delivery targets.
Dates, venues and fees
Dates
Venue
Days
Fee
Calendar
24 to 26 Aug 2026
Mauritius
3
US$1,500
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026
Dubai
3
US$1,500
7 to 9 Sep 2026
Lagos
3
US$1,500
14 to 16 Sep 2026
Harare
3
US$1,500
21 to 23 Sep 2026
Kampala
3
US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026
Dar es Salaam
3
US$1,500
5 to 7 Oct 2026
Pretoria
3
R13,000
12 to 14 Oct 2026
Cape Town
3
R13,000
26 to 28 Oct 2026
Online
3
US$900
2 to 4 Nov 2026
Mozambique
3
US$1,500
9 to 11 Nov 2026
Cairo
3
US$1,500
16 to 18 Nov 2026
Accra
3
US$1,500
23 to 25 Nov 2026
Lusaka
3
US$1,500
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026
Kigali
3
US$1,500
7 to 9 Dec 2026
Nairobi
3
US$1,500
14 to 16 Dec 2026
Durban
3
R13,000
21 to 23 Dec 2026
Johannesburg
3
R13,000
Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.
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