Description
This course is designed for managers responsible for the planning for, acquisition and management of physical resources to support the efficient functioning of a service or manufacturing operations.
In this course, you will learn how to identify resource requirements from analyses of organizational needs, and evaluate alternative options for obtaining physical resources. You will also learn how to develop a business case for physical resources that is supported by evidence, cost estimates, contingency arrangements and an analysis of likely benefits. You will also learn about best practices in purchasing and managing the availability of physical resources to support operations. This will also involve understanding the processes required for maintenance of resources and the security of supply. In addition, you will learn about systems used to tracking inventory, the allocation of resources, resource location/history and the utilization of resources to meet agreed operational targets.
Finally, you will tactics for the evaluation of resource performance is evaluated against agreed standards, and recommend improvements to the use of physical resources and associated working practices.
COURSE DETAILS
- Suitable For: Middle and Senior Managers
- Course Duration: 20 Hours
- Access Duration: You will have access to your course for 90 days from date of purchase
- Certification: Download your Certificate on completion
- Additional Resources: Download Learners manual, additional articles and worksheets
COURSE CONTENTS
Lesson 1 – Getting Started
Video – Why Resource Management Matters
SECTION 1: UNDERSTANDING PHYSICAL RESOURCES
Lesson 2 – Understanding Resources
Video – IT and Resource Planning
Lesson 3 – Identifying Resource Requirements
Quiz 1
SECTION 2: CAPACITY AND PLANNING
Lesson s 4 – Capacity and Resource Planning
Video – Managing Demand and Capacity
Lesson 5 – Capacity Planning 1
Video – Capacity Planning – Key Concepts
Lesson 6 – Capacity Planning 2
Quiz 2
SECTION 3: MANAGING RESOURCE ACQUISITION AND USE
Lesson 7 – Purchasing and Materials Planning
Video – Effective Purchasing Tips
Lesson 8 – Storing and Allocating Materials
Video – JIT and Resources Management
Lesson 9 – Managing Security of Resources
Video – Theft Prevention
Lesson 10 – Maintenance and Safe use of Resources
Video – Lock-out and Tag Safety
Managing Physical Resources 11 – Improving Resource Management
Quiz 3
Lesson 12 – Wrapping-up
Course Evaluation
CERTIFICATION: DOWNLOAD YOUR CPD CERTIFICATE ON COMPLETION
