Carol Ptak and Chad Smith, authors of Orlicky’s Material Requirements Planning 3/E, (McGraw-Hill, 2011) will offer an in-depth exploration of the logic behind the innovative and groundbreaking multi-echelon inventory and materials planning and execution method known as Demand Driven MRP (DDMRP).
The workshop will describe and clarify the poor business results embedded in most of today’s demand and supply planning systems; discusses the core problems causing the results; present and detail an alternative demand driven structure for planning and controlling materials flow; and presents initial results from actual implementations. This new solution helps companies tackle three pervasive 21st Century problems: unacceptable inventory performance; unacceptable service level performance; and high related expenses and waste.
The workshop is divided into two sections:
Section 1, MRP in the Modern World, answers four critical questions:
1. Is MRP still relevant?
2. Is MRP failing because it is flawed or poorly implemented?
3. Why do pull oriented philosophies like Lean come into conflict with MRP?
4. Why has MRP failed to significantly evolve over the last 30 years?
Section 2, Demand Driven MRP details the blueprint for the evolution of MRP in the modern world. The five critical components of DDMRP will be detailed:
1. Inventory Positioning
2. Buffer Profiles and Level Determination
3. Dynamic Buffers
4. Demand Driven Planning
5. Highly Visible and Collaborative Execution
About the presenters
Carol Ptak is currently a partner with the Demand Driven Institute, and was most recently at Pacific Lutheran University as Visiting Professor and Distinguished Executive in Residence. Previously, she was vice president and Distinguished Executive in Residence. Previously, she was vice president and global industry executive for manufacturing and distribution industries at global industry at PeopleSoft where she developed the concept of demand driven manufacturing (DDM). Ms. Ptak is also a past president of APICS and has authored several books on MRP, ERP, Lean and Theory of Constraints (TOC). books on MRP, ERP, Lean and Theory of Constraints (TOC).
Chad Smith is currently a partner with the Demand Driven Institute as well as cofounder and managing partner of Constraints Management Group, a services and technology company specializing in pull-based manufacturing, materials, and project management systems for mid-range and large manufacturers. He has been at the forefront of developing and articulating Demand Driven MRP (DDMRP) and is also an internationally recognized expert on the Theory of Constraints (TOC).
About APICS Vancouver
The Association for Operations Management is the global leader and premier source of the body of knowledge in operations management, including production, inventory, supply chain, materials management, purchasing, and logistics. Since 1957, individuals and companies have relied on APICS for its superior training, internationally recognized certifications, comprehensive resources, and worldwide network of accomplished industry professionals. APICS Vancouver, British Columbia Canada offers 7 professional development meetings, 2 workshops and 1 plant tour each year.
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- Start:
- Fri, November 18, 2011 9:00 AM
- End:
- Fri, November 18, 2011 5:00 PM
- Location:
- Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, 6083 McKay Ave, Burnaby, BC, Canada
- More info:
- http://apics-vancouver.org/ddmrp-workshop
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