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Manufacturing Academy

The Number 1 UK Institute for Supply Chain Qualifications

Manufacturing

Manufacturing

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The Manufacturing Academy

The IoSCM manufacturing academy is dedicated to helping those within the manufacturing industry develop and grow their knowledge and expertise.

Offering Levels 2, 3, 5 and 6 manufacturing qualifications means whether you are new to the industry, or are a senior manager, here at IoSCM we can still develop and teach you valuable topics which you can apply to your career/business.

Production Management

Lean Manufacuturing

Quality Management

Environmental Issues in Manufacturing

Global Cultural Awareness

Leadership and Enterprise

Global Business Environment

Companies we work with in this industry:

Tutors Experience

Our team of manufacturing tutors have covered all areas of manufacturing, working at all levels. Their knowledge, experience and expertise can be accessed at any time throughout your course.

Over 20 years experience working in the manufacturing sector

Experience working for and supplying world class manufacturing companies

International experience

Worked at all levels of manufacturing

Successfully launched 5 ERP Systems

Experience of improving inventory and KPIs

“In order to progress in manufacturing I have enrolled on the Level 5 course, so far it’s been great and I’m looking forward to the future.” - Neil Taylor, Manufacturing Supervisor

Level 6 Bachelor’s Degree

Level 5 Higher National Diploma

Level 3 AS and A Level

Level 2 GCSE A*- C

Welcome to the Manufacturing Academy


Manufacturing AcademyCourses

Level 2 Introduction to Manufacturing Planning and Control

IT in Manufacturing

Team Leader

Introduction to Business

Assembly Line Supervisor

Import Co-ordinator

Quality Assurance Technician

Level 3

Level 5

Level 6

Manufacturing and Production

Production Planning and Control

Lean Manufacturing

MRP/ERP Systems


Improving Team Performance


Quality Management

Master Scheduling Techniques


Inventory

Operation Management Processes

Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

Change Management


Business Research

Corporate Finance



Quality Management

Transport Manager

Operations Research Anaylst

Production Controller

Logistics and Stores Manager

General Operations Manager

Purchasing Manager

Transport Manager

Production Controller

Operations Research Analyst

Levels Suggested units

*Please note more unit options are available

Job Titles

£25,014

£21,598

£20,079

£31,000

£28,114

£24,284

£41,500

£34,602

£33,149

£62,000

£60,000

£52,000

Average Salaries Business Improvements

• Skills Matrix, learn how skills of individuals within a team can show a skills gap• Increasing people productivity, estimates total amount of uniterrupted labour.• DIFOT (Delivered in-full, on-time) is a measurement of delivery performance in a

supply chain.• TAKT Time, the rate at which a finished products needs to be completed in order to

meet customer demand.• Physical count of inventory at the end of the financial year.• Amount of inventory wasted in the production process.• The inventory buffer is the minimum level of inventory to be held to meet

emergencies.

• Lead time is the time a new order will take to be delivered.• Re-order level being the point at which new order is to be placed.• Inventory turnover measures how many times a year the organisation is able to sell

its entire inventory.• Inventory holding is the length of time taken for inventory to be sold• Scrap level will let you calculate the adjusted production requirements for each

product.• QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) offers a straight forward method of measuring

processes while being applicable to both simple and complicated business processes.

• Safety Performance indicators can be either leading or lagging. Lagging indicators tend to consider things that have gone wrong. Leading indicators identify the failings and prevents the accident before it occurs.

• Total Quality Management (TQM) is a long-term success derived from a dedication to customer satisfaction.

• Improving productivity and reducing work-in-process can improve project performance.

• Economic ordering quantity is the most cost effective amount of inventory to re-order based on usage, costs of ordering and inventory holding costs

• Inventory holding costs being the cost to the company of holding inventory in their warehouse.

• Increasing people productivity, estimates total amount of uniterrupted labour.


Level 2 - Manufacturing and Production

The IoSCM manufacturing academy is dedicated to helping those within the manufacturing industry develop and grow their knowledge and expertise. This level 2 qualification means whether you are new to the industry, or are at an operator level, here at IoSCM we can still develop and teach you valuable topics which you can apply to your career/business.

Elective units

Introduction to Manufacturing Planning and Control

• The manufacturing process• The process of engaging external organisations to participate in the manufacturing process• The importance of production planning• Manufacturing improvement techniques

IT in Manufacturing

• The function of IT in manufacturing• The role of IT in manufacturing• The policies and procedures that affect IT in manufacturing

Introduction to Business

• The purpose and functions of a range of business organisations• The importance of communication skills in a business environment• The scale and scope of quality management systems• Customer expectations and satisfaction• Utilise and manage resources safely• The importance of cost accounting in business

Team Leader

• The roles and responsibilities of a team leader• Authority and accountability levels of a team leader• How a team leader builds a shared sense of purpose within a team• The importance of effective communication within a team

Introduction to Logistics

• The function of logistics• The logistics activities used by organisations• The effective contribution to a business in the logistics sector

Introduction to Movement of Goods

• How characteristics of goods impact on their handling process• Concept of route planning and scheduling for the movement of goods• The characteristics of different modes of transportation• The role of collection, storage and distribution• The main regulatory and enforcement bodies for movement of goods in your own country

Introduction to Purchasing

• Features of the procurement and purchasing function• Stages of the purchasing process• Concept of supply market information• Requirements and processes of monitoring supplier performance• The importance of a contract in purchasing relevant to own country

Introduction to International Trade and Freight

• Trade and freight• How to identify the goods to be traded• Identify, select and recommend suitable modes of transporting goods• The legislation and regulations relavant to the transportation of goods• How to identify problems that can occur in international trade

Introduction to Warehousing and Inventory

• The purpose and characteristics of inventory• How goods are received in a warehouse• Key warehousing activities the importance of Manual Handling Equipment• The health and safety arrangements in a warehouse environment

Introduction to Supply Chain

• Characteristics and links within a supply chain• Roles of other organisations in the supply chain• The communication and information sources within a supply chain

Optional units A

For any further questions about our courses please contact one of our Course Specialists on 0800 1422 522.

“I am new to the manufacturing industry and choose the IoSCM Level 2 to learn many areas within this sector. The course is delivered excellently through an online learning platform.” - James Lawson, Junior Operator

Optional units B

How to pass - For the Award complete 1 elective unit. - For the Certificate complete 1 elective and any 2 other units. - For the Diploma complete 1 elective unit and any other 3 units.



The IoSCM manufacturing academy is dedicated to helping those within the manufacturing industry develop and grow their knowledge and expertise. This level 3 qualification means whether you have previously studied a lower level qualification or have experience working as a team leader, here at IoSCM we can still develop and teach you valuable topics which you can apply to your career/business.

Elective units

Optional units A


Manufacturing and Production

• How manufacturing and production processes are organised• The techniques used to plan production• How a business monitors the quality and efficiency of activities in production• How technology developments and external factors impact on production• The appropriate product methods used by organisations

Production Planning and Control

• The role of production planning in relation to corporate strategy• Underlying aspects of production planning from a technical perspective• The essential aspects in Sales and Operations Planning (SOP)• Production planning techniques• The role of forecasting in production planning control techniques

Lean Manufacturing

• The aim of Lean Manufacturing• The importance of appropriate requirements for the development, monitoring and enforcement of lean manufacturing• The factors that influence lean manufacturing operations and the importance of monitoring and enforcement

MRP/ERP Systems

• The Principles of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems• The scope of MRP/ERP system within an organisation • The reasons for monitoring and controlling MRP/ERP systems


• The importance of environmental issues in manufacturing• How to identify the factors that influence environmental issues in manufacturing• The importance of monitoring and control in regard to environmental issues in manufacturing

Improving Team Performance

• Theory associated with teams and team development• Identify ways to develop teams• How to lead a team building activity• Identify and deal with the barriers to team effectiveness• Implement an appropriate approach to effective communication with a team

Logistics

• The importance of logistics• How to identify the factors that influence logistics• The importance of appropriate requirements for the development, monitoring and control of logistics protocols

Business

• A range of business structures and key business functions• The legislative issues impacting on organisations• Carry out and review health and safety risk assessments• Different types of business communication• The importance of business planning• The part human resource plays in a business• How marketing applies to business

Freight

• The role of freight within the supply chain• How freight operation planning varies for different modes of transport• How freight operations are regulated• Freight performance control techniques

Transport Planning Operations

• The role transport plays• Transport policy in relation to current legislation provided within own country• The links between transport planning and external influences• How the needs and demand for movement of goods are measured

Business Improvement Techniques

• The need and application of business improvement within organisations• The need for training plans in order to identify workplace requirements for improvement• How to identify the resource requirements, timescales, roles and responsibilities and how to evaluate improvement activities• The importance of communicating business improvement plans to stakeholders

Purchasing Processes

• Put purchasing into context• How external factors impact the purchasing process• Operational requirements of the purchasing function• The purchasing cycle and how to source suppliers• Sources of law relating to the purchasing operation• The components of the purchasing cycle

Ports and Shipping

• The importance of different types of ports• The role of shipping on an international scale• The main aspects of port development• The importance of port infrastructure and equipment requirements• Challenges of port operations

Inventory Processes

• Inventory and the associated processes• Stock and the associated processes• The financial value of holding stock• Modern inventory systems and how they can improve the control of inventory • Techniques used to plan levels of stock

Warehousing Operations

• Principles and operations of warehouses• Identify the factors that affect the safe operations of a warehouse• Financial and logistics aspects concerned in warehousing• Produce a plan for the receipt and storage of goods• Required equipment for warehouse operations

Supply Chain Operation

• The concept of a supply chain• The importance of supply chain management• Identify risks encountered within a supply chain• The concept of lean within a supply chain• The linkages within a supply chain

“I cannot praise IoSCM highly enough, both tutors and support staff are absolutely fantastic. I would have no hesitation in recommending this institute.” - James Nelson, Senior Logistics Manager

Optional units B

Ports and Shipping

• The importance of different types of ports• The role of shipping on an international scale• The main aspects of port development• The importance of port infrastructure and equipment requirements• Challenges of port operations



Logistics

• Principles behind the logistic requirements of a supply chain• Schedule logistics operations to meet customers’ needs• Optimise the use of logistics operations• The range of transport modes and their usage within logistics

operations• The use of technology and the importance of quality within logistics operations

Movement of Goods

• Principles and practices in relation to the movement of goods• How the characteristics of goods impact on their handling• Considerations that influence the flow of goods

Transport Management

• Nature and purpose of transport planning• Historical developments and more recent trends effecting

transport planning• Principles of sustainability are applied to transport planning• Current trends and causes for transport demand• Issues with the movement of freight

Purchasing Management

• Key roles and focus of management within purchasing• Impact of legislation upon the purchasing function• Importance of building and sustaining collaborative working

relationships with suppliers• How effective negotiation skills contribute to successful

purchasing management

Port and Shipping Management

• Importance of shipping and international trade• Business strategy in shipping contributes to growth• Port operations and effective container terminal management• Concept of agile ports and the key characteristic• Port development, the operating environment and evolution of a

port

Warehousing

• Need and role of developing an appropriate warehouse policy• Resource requirements of warehousing• Basic concept of inventory and the need to develop an inventory

strategy• Relevant legislation applicable to a warehouse• Importance of technology advancements in a warehouse • Financial systems within a warehouse

Supply Chain Management

• How a supply chain can gain competitive advantage from efficient management and control

• Impact of physical and information flows on the integration and harmonisation within a supply chain

• Why supply chains may not always function correctly• How supply chain planning is achieved from a strategic and

operational perspective• How modern technology has impacted the supply chain

Elective Units


The IoSCM manufacturing academy is dedicated to helping those within the manufacturing industry develop and grow their knowledge and expertise. This level 5 qualification means whether you have previously studied a lower level qualification or have experience working as a senior manager, here at IoSCM we can still develop and teach you valuable topics which you can apply to your career/business.

Optional units A



• Components of production planning and evaluate its function within a supply chain

• Inter-relationships between production planning, sales planning and forecasting

• Terminology associated with master scheduling and basic scheduling concepts

• How manufacturing and control systems have developed historically• Variety of measures to improve production planning performance

Quality Management

• Evaluate the range of quality management systems appropriate for use in business

• Advantages of an organisation having a quality management system in place

• Tools and techniques to manage quality• Employ quality management tools and techniques to improve

organisational performance

Management Information Systems

• What is meant by a Management Information System• The role of a Management Information System within business• The relationship between Management Information Systems and

business strategy• How Management Information Systems can drive change within

an organisation• How Management Information Systems improve business

performance and enhance decision making

Customer Service

• The importance of managing customer relationships• How to generate a customer focused culture and seamless

service• How to assess, monitor and improve levels of customer

satisfaction• The importance of managing customer complaints effectively

Project Management

• The principles of project management• How to identify and justify a management project• How to conduct research and analyse data in order to fulfil a

project aim• How to monitor, review and evaluate a project

Master Scheduling Techniques

• The purpose and principles of Master Scheduling Techniques (MST)

• The scope of Master Scheduling Techniques (MST) • The reasons for monitoring and controlling Master Scheduling

Techniques (MST)


• The factors that influence environmental issues in manufacturing• The importance of organisational infrastructure requirements for

environmental issues in manufacturing• The importance of monitoring and controlling the impact of

manufacturing on the environment

Operation Management Processes

• The role of operations and operations management within business• The design of operations processes and design of products and services that organisation produce• Correlation between operations management and strategic

planning

Inventory

• Purpose of inventory management• Principles of the traditional fixed period and fixed quantity models

of inventory control• Impact of inventory management on the supply chain• How modern inventory systems can improve the performance of

stock systems• Importance of inventory management to minimise the stock level

“The course takes a lot of pressure off you and means you can send in quality work not just something rushed to meet deadlines. Meaning your learning does sink in and stay with you.” - Jonathan Williams, Warehouse Supervisor

Optional units B



Strategic Business Planning in Supply Chain Operations

• The principles and importance of strategic business planning in supply chain operations • The potential risks in relation to strategic business planning in supply chain operations• The needs of internal and external stakeholders when developing a strategic business plan in supply chain operations

Strategic Management Principle

• The concept of strategic management• How to formulate organisational strategy• The strategic effects of an organisational plan• How to develop a strategy to communicate organisational plans

Global Procurement in the Supply Chain

• Set objectives and criteria for a procurement strategy to meet the requirements of the supply chain• How to evaluate the effectiveness of the procurement strategy• Select the most effective procurement methods and appropriate procedures for achieving results and measuring performance

Maritime Operations Management

• Maritime operations in a business context• The planning process for maritime operations• Maritime resource management• Understand maritime law


The IoSCM manufacturing academy is dedicated to helping those within the manufacturing industry develop and grow their knowledge and expertise. This level 6 qualification means whether you have previously studied a lower level qualification or have experience working as a senior manager, here at IoSCM we can still develop and teach you valuable topics which you can apply to your career/business.

Elective units

Optional units A


Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

• Health and safety requirements in the manufacturing workplace• The function and purpose of existing Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) installations• Benefits and drawbacks to building flexibility into the manufacturing process• The applications of special manufacturing processes

Corporate Finance

• The role of the Corporate Finance Manager and its main links to business objectives including mergers and acquisitions• The main sources of debt and equity funding and the significance of financial gearing• How to evaluate investment decisions using a variety of appraisal techniques• Calculate the main methods for valuing company shares• Factors that determine a company’s dividend policy• The concept of, and know how to calculate, the cost of capital of a business• The different elements of treasury and working capital whilst being able to perform calculations from a given set of data to determine the effect on an element of, or on the entire working capital of, a business

Change Management

• The background to change management in organisations• Issues relating to change in organisations• Present a proposal for change in an organisation• How to manage the change process


• The concept of culture and factors that underline cultural differences• How cultural differences affect the management process• Frameworks that help identify important cultural differences


• The concept of business in a global strategy• Strategic evaluation and selection• The barriers to internationalisation• Business theories related to managing international operations, strategy and risk analysis

Business Research

• Research philospohies and approaches relevant to business research• The planning and creation of project reports• How to conduct research for project reports


• The relationship between management and leadership• The features that underpin effective leadership• How to apply theories of management and leadership in organisational contexts• How to advise on the management and leadership skills required for selected roles in an organisation• The enterprise culture and the charateristics of different entrepreneurs

“The range of units you can choose was what won it for me. Being able to create the qualification myself let me choose manufacturing units. ” - Ashley McDonald, Production Manager

Optional units B


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