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LifestyleSupply Chain Fundamentals: Understanding the Basics (Udemy.com)
Learn the skills to be a Supply Chain professional by aligning goals, improving efficiencies and increasing returns
Created by: John Mandic
Last updated February 2026
Our take
Based on the ratings of 39,742 students, a sample of their written reviews and the syllabus, as the course stood in February 2026. No course pays to be reviewed.
This is a short, planning-focused introduction to manufacturing and supply chain. It runs about 3.2 hours across 81 lectures and 14 sections, with ten quizzes along the way. The syllabus moves through demand, forecasting, forecast error, sales and operations planning, master scheduling, MRP, capacity planning, inventory and sustainability. John Mandic is a licensed engineer with CPIM and CSCP credentials, and the description says it can help with ASCM CPIM Part 1 prep. It is aimed at beginners, career changers and people wanting a refresher, and it asks for no background.
Reviewers mostly like how clear it is. They mention easy examples, organized material and the knowledge checks, and one calls the instructor professional with good examples. Most ratings are four or five stars. The three-star reviews carry the complaints, though. One says topics get only a brief mention, one wants more explanation, one found the quiz asking about terms like bottleneck that the lectures never cover, and one called the extra exams unnecessary. A four-star reviewer asks for an abbreviation list because MRP and similar short names pile up. Another says a few more videos with clearer examples would make it outstanding.
At 3.2 hours, this is a quick survey, not a deep study. Think of it as a map of the planning chain, then look elsewhere for practice and detail. It was last updated in February 2026, so it is current, and roughly 90,000 students have enrolled. It is a sensible pick for anyone new to the field or brushing up before exam study. People who need depth or software work should plan on something longer afterward.
Pros
- Short at 3.2 hours, so a beginner can finish it in a few sittings
- Ten quizzes and knowledge checks help the terms stick, reviewers say
- Covers forecasting, S&OP, MRP, capacity and inventory in a logical order
- Taught by a CPIM and CSCP certified engineer; reviewers call the examples clear
Cons
- Some topics get only a brief mention, so it stays at survey depth
- One reviewer found quiz terms like bottleneck that the lectures never explain
- A reviewer asks for an abbreviation list, as MRP, RCCP and ATP pile up fast
Easy to follow along, organized material and I enjoyed the knowledge checks.
Beginner level fits, with no prerequisites, though reviewers say some terms need more explaining.
What you will learn
- Gain an understanding of Demand and the types of demand.
- Learn to spot the different patterns of demand.
- Learn to forecast demand using various forecasting techniques, which is the easiest method, which method will give you the best results.
- Understand forecast error and how to deal with it.
- Gain an understanding of Manufacturing.
- Learn the different manufacturing strategies and what environment is suitable for your product.
- Learn about the Product Life Cycle and how it influences the manufacturing strategy.
- Learn about the various manufacturing processes and layouts in relation to the product.
- Gain an understanding of Production Planning.
- Learn the strategies for developing a Production Plan.
- Learn Resource Requirements Planning (RRP) to check the capacity needed for the Production Plan.
- Gain an understanding of the Master Production Schedule and its relationship to the Production Plan.
- Create a Master Production Schedule, understand Projected Available Balance (PAB).
- Learn Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP) to check the capacity needed for the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
- Learn the planning tool Available-to-Promise (ATP) and its relationship to making commitments to customers.
- Gain an understanding of Material Requirements Planning.
- Learn about a Bill-of-Material and its importance to Material Requirements Planning.
- Learn about Manufacturing Lead-Time.
- Understand how MRP logic works and learn the use of lead-time Offsetting and Exploding.
- Learn how MRP software works - understand Planning Orders, Released Orders, MRP Action Messages and MRP Exception Messages.
- Learn Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP) to check the capacity needed for the Material Requirements Plan (MRP).
- Learn to calculate Available Capacity, Available Time, Utilization and Efficiency.
- Learn to calculate Rated Capacity.
- Gain an understanding of Production Activity Control.
- Summary of Manufacturing Planning and Control.
- Gain an understanding of Inventory.
- Learn about Customer Service and Safety Stock.
- Learn about a Stock-Out.
- Learn about Inventoy Carrying Costs and Ordering Costs and their relationship.
- Understand the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ).
- Learn how to manage Inventory.
- Learn ABC Analysis and Pareto's Law (the 80/20 rule).
- Gain an understanding of Meeting Customer Expectations.
- Gain an understanding of Supply Chain Sustainability.
Course content
14 sections · 81 lectures · 3.2 hours of video 10 quizzes
- 1Introduction 2 free previews2 lectures · 4 min
- 2Supply and Demand 5 free previews5 lectures · 8 min
- 3Forecasting Demand8 lectures · 19 min
- 4Forecast Error8 lectures · 1 quiz · 15 min
- 5Manufacturing6 lectures · 1 quiz · 16 min
- 6Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)8 lectures · 1 quiz · 21 min
- 7Master Scheduling6 lectures · 1 quiz · 14 min
- 8Introduction to Material Requirements Planning (MRP) & Implementation8 lectures · 18 min
- 9MRP Execution6 lectures · 18 min
- 10Capacity Planning4 lectures · 1 quiz · 9 min
- 11Production Activity Control2 lectures · 1 quiz · 5 min
- 12Inventory7 lectures · 1 quiz · 22 min
- 13Sustainability6 lectures · 1 quiz · 19 min
- 14Course Wrap-up5 lectures · 2 quizzes · 5 min
Who it is for
The instructor says it suits
- Anyone wanting to learn about Supply Chain.
- Anyone looking for a career change in the Supply Chain field.
- Anyone already in Supply Chain and looking for a quick refresher.
- Any business professional looking to supplement their knowledge.
- Anyone seeking APICS certification.
What you need before you start
- A computer with an internet connection.
- The willingness to learn.
How it compares
Against the other 1,210 rated Udemy courses in Business on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 74% of them
- Reviews39,742#16 of 1,211 by number of reviews
- Length3.2 hourslonger than 53% of them
- Last updatedFebruary 2026more recently than 62% of them
Course Description
This video course is your starting point to learn the field of Manufacturing and Supply Chain. An ingredient for an effective and efficient supply chain is gaining the knowledge and skills to take you and your organization to the next level. With this course you can strengthen your overall performance and optimize your organization's return on investment.
Whether you are a student wanting to learn a new field, already a Supply Chain professional needing to refresh your skills or any business professional seeking to supplement your body of knowledge, this introductory video training course is exactly what you are looking for. Unlike other courses that teach you the high level textbook theory, I will start with the basics and teach you through examples and exercises, principles which you can apply and start using immediately.
If your goal is certification, this course covers Basics of Supply Chain Management and can assist your exam preparation for ASCM CPIM Part 1.
Achieving excellence in managing a supply chain is essential for businesses to be successful. The challenge with globalization is that time and distance are added to supply chains which translates to more cost, complexity and risk. This as well becomes an opportunity. Successfully navigating the complexities and risks provides a competitive advantage and sets you and your organization well above the rest for continued growth and success.
Your journey towards becoming a Supply Chain Expert starts here. It's never too late to begin learning and with this course learning has never been so easy. I look forward to seeing you in the classroom.
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Instructor Details
- 4.6 Rating
39,742 Reviews
John Mandic
John Mandic is a licensed Professional Engineer with a Bachelor of Engineering. John also has a Master of Business Administration (MBA), is a Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) and Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) all through ASCM and is a Certified Logistics Professional (CCLP). ASCM is the Association for Supply Chain Management formerly APICS - Association for Supply Chain and Operations Management.
John has worked in the manufacturing sector for over 30 years in various progressive roles in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management, Customer Relationship Management, Contracts Management.
He is currently in a senior managerial role leading a diverse team of professionals covering Order Management, Scheduling, Procurement, Materials Management, Production Control, Warehousing, Distribution, Customs and Logistics.
Having amassed a wealth of knowledge and experience, John devotes his time to sharing his expertise with the Udemy community and teaching others.
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Reviews
By Kumar Saurabh on 9/3/2026
Thank you for conducting such an informative and well-structured course. The sessions were engaging, practical, and easy to understand. I particularly appreciated the real-world examples and the way the concepts were explained in a clear and systematic manner.
By Brian Kluber on 9/2/2026
Yes, a good match. Great information for Supply. Would recommend to others looking for good training.
By Anindya Das on 8/26/2026
Dear Instructor, Thank you for your support and the way you arrange the materials. My one request is the short names like MRP or so please use an abbreviation list. Thanks. A DAS
By Jorge Rosales on 8/14/2026
I am starting to see where I would be able to apply all this information. I am certain it will fall into place.
By Florence Sunitha Wilfred on 7/21/2026
The course material and the explanation was very interesting. It made us the understand the nuances of Supply chain fundamentals.
By Lindsey Cadiz on 5/20/2026
There was a lot of detailed information, which some I haven't heard about and some I have. I've gained a little more knowledge with this course.
By Ajay Kalmadi on 4/28/2026
Can replace old PPTs with new ones Repeating full forms (for e.g. MPS, MRP, PAS) in later slides will help remember the topics
By Alaric Del Rosario on 4/14/2026
Overall, it is a good learning process for me. It fits for me because it broke down a complex topic into concepts that were easy to follow and practical. I liked how it explained things like sourcing, logistics, and demand in real-world terms instead of being overly technical. The examples helped everything click, especially how each part of the supply chain connects to the next. Thank you!
By Vishal Gupta on 4/9/2026
the course is very knowable. its help me understand the how the supply chain works and there functions.
By Jackie Mulrooney on 3/31/2026
The slides are too simple and could include a side bar with the relevant acronyms. The text with the font that slides in is hard to read, and should be changed. One serif font needs to be offset by one sans serif font.
By Elizabeth Givan on 11/8/2020
the volume is very low.
By Janellee A Dumanat on 11/8/2020
It's a good course for those starting out on this subject.
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Overall Score : 92 / 100
- Video Duration:
3.2h - Price: $14.99
- Provider: Udemy
- Updated:
February 2026 - Level:
Beginner - Language:
English - Certificate:
Yes - Lectures:81 in 14 sections
- Practice:10 quizzes
- Students:90,200
- Subtitles:16 languages
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