Develop planning skills

Training programmes focused on managing demand, production capacity and materials using practical methods and tools.

Planning Department

Managing demand, capacity and production

Planning is a key process for ensuring a balance between demand, production capacity and the availability of materials. Makeitalia’s courses provide methods, tools and skills to develop effective plans, promote alignment across business functions and support data-driven strategic and operational decisions.

Who is it aimed at?

Training for those involved in planning and coordination

Supply Chain Manager
Production Planner
Demand Planner
Production Managers
Supply Chain Managers
Material Planner
Industrial Planner
Buyer
Expediter
Procurement Staff

Prerequisites

The courses are suitable both for those wishing to acquire fundamental planning skills and for those who want to gain a deeper understanding of methods and tools they already use or intend to introduce into their organisation.

The courses

Courses in the planning area

Training programmes focusing on supply chain and production planning at all levels, from demand analysis to the operational scheduling of resources.

UPCOMING COURSES

Demand Driven Planner

The course provides the foundational elements of the DDMRP methodology, showcasing its theoretical basis and practical applications.

Start: 19 October 2026

Hybrid

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Registration by: 7 days before the course

The course will be confirmed upon reaching a minimum of 3 participants

Materials Management

The course demonstrates how to properly set policies for production and procurement planning.

Start: 6 November 2026

Hybrid

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The course will be confirmed upon reaching a minimum of 3 participants

COURSES ALREADY DELIVERED

Expediting and Prevention Techniques

The objective of the course is to provide criteria and tools for structuring supplier expediting activities.

Start: 25 September 2026

Hybrid

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Registration by: 7 days before the course

The course will be confirmed upon reaching a minimum of 3 participants

Production Capacity Management

The Production Capacity Management course illustrates the methodologies and techniques for sizing and monitoring production capacity.

Start: 12 June 2026

Hybrid

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The course will be confirmed upon reaching a minimum of 3 participants

Stock Optimization Techniques

The course provides a structured methodology for analyzing inventory values and improving efficiency.

Start: 25 May 2026

Hybrid

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The course will be confirmed upon reaching a minimum of 3 participants

Production Planning

The Production Planning course provides a methodology for defining resource utilization priorities to best meet demand.

Start: 27 March 2026

Hybrid

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Registration by: 7 days before the course

The course will be confirmed upon reaching a minimum of 3 participants

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Find the course that best suits your needs

We can help you choose the most suitable training course, or design a bespoke programme tailored to your company’s needs.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ

Why is planning important in the Supply Chain?

Effective planning enables demand, production and the availability of materials to be aligned, thereby improving efficiency and service levels.

What skills do you gain on planning courses?

The courses develop skills in forecasting, demand planning, production planning, materials management and supplier reminders, emphasising the high level of integration between all these components.

Do the courses include practical exercises?

Yes. The course content alternates between theory, practical exercises and real-life case studies to facilitate the immediate application of the tools covered.

Explore other areas

The Supply Chain Academy’s other areas of expertise

Discover our other training programmes covering the key areas of the supply chain: procurement, logistics, quality and soft skills.

Develop planning skills

Managing demand, capacity and production

Training for those involved in planning and coordination

Prerequisites

Courses in the planning area

UPCOMING COURSES

Demand Driven Planner

Materials Management

COURSES ALREADY DELIVERED

Expediting and Prevention Techniques

Production Capacity Management

Stock Optimization Techniques

Production Planning

Find the course that best suits your needs

FAQ

The Supply Chain Academy’s other areas of expertise

Purchasing

Logistics

Quality

Soft Skills

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