11 weeks, 64 hours VIRTUAL class through Professional Development Center of Glendale Community College (PDC) - Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5-8 pm (Pacific Time), from September 8, 2026 through November 19, 2026.
Led by APICS-recognized instructors Instructor for this course is Dan Rivera, CPIM, CSCP, CIRM.
Topics and Course Content
* Align the Supply Chain to Support the Business Strategy
* Conduct Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) to Support Strategy
* Plan and Manage Demand
* Plan and Manage Internal Supply Sources
* Plan and Manage External Supply Sources
* Plan and Manage Inventory
* Plan, Manage, and Execute Detailed Schedules
* Plan and Manage Distribution
* Manage Quality, Technology and Continuous Improvement
Learning Goals and Results
* Increase inventory accuracy and reduce inventory
* Improve forecasting
* Improve the S&OP process
* Manage and apply capacity resource planning
* Work more productively with your company’s ERP system