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Supply Chain Masterclass: Understand Planning & Scheduling (Udemy.com)

Learn Master Planning of Resources and Detailed Scheduling to become a recognized Supply Chain Leader

Created by: John Mandic

Last updated February 2026

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What you will learn

  • Manufacturing, Planning and Control (MPC) Hierarchy.
  • Role of Strategic & Business Planning.
  • Role of Demand Management.
  • Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Resource Planning.
  • Master Scheduling and Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP).
  • Understanding Load Profiles and dealing with Overload & Underload situations.
  • Understanding forecasts, forecast horizon and forecast interval.
  • Review of forecasting techniques.
  • Types of Inventory, classifications and sub-classifications.
  • Valuating inventory.
  • Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).
  • Types of Buyer relationships.
  • Supply Chain Best Practices: Managing Risk, Social Responsibility, Accreditations & Certifications,

How it compares

Against the other 1,210 rated Udemy courses in Business on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.5 out of 5higher than 46% of them
  • Reviews7,760#108 of 1,211 by number of reviews
  • Length2.7 hoursshorter than 52% of them
  • Last updatedFebruary 2026more recently than 62% of them

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Course Description

If you're looking to take your supply chain skills to the next level, this video course is your starting point.  You will learn beyond the basics of supply chain management, gain in depth knowledge to become a Master of Supply Chain.  Achieving supply chain excellence is essential for businesses to be successful in today's global economy.  Having knowledgeable supply chain professionals are key and with this course you can continue your journey to becoming a sought after Supply Chain professional.


This course is a continuation of Supply Chain Fundamentals Understanding the Basics.  It's not mandatory that you take this course beforehand as it is not a prerequisite but I do recommend it especially if you're new to Supply Chain.  There's a lot of terminology and concepts that are covered in the course and it carry's on into this course.     


If your goal is certification, this course covers Master Planning of Resources and Detailed Scheduling and Planning which can assist your exam preparation for ASCM CPIM Part 2.


You will gain an in depth understanding of the Manufacturing, Planning and Control (MPC) Hierarchy.  MPC deals with planning and controlling manufacturing, managing the materials, scheduling the machines, organizing the workers, dealing with your suppliers and coordinating with your customers.  Having an effective MPC system is key for any manufacturing company to be successful.


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

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

4.5

7,760 ratings on Udemy

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By Kumar Saurabh on 9/5/2026

SCM course was very informative and provided a good understanding of the key concepts and processes involved in Supply Chain Management

By Armando Salinas on 8/15/2026

This training and presentation is fairly well put together, the trainer is good a teaching the subject at hand.

By Hai Huynh on 8/11/2026

This course has been very helpful and easy to follow. I learned a lot about supply chain planning, scheduling, forecasting, and resource management.

By Manikandan Kuppusamy on 6/15/2026

Lot of theoretical knowledge only. Lagging of practical experience.

By MARTIN CORTEZ on 3/13/2026

es un corso que te enseña lo que necesitas saber para tenes una ida mas calara de que es y como funciona Supply Chain muy buen la verdad

By Jagjeet Singh on 1/29/2026

The concept and information is good enough to understand supply chain. It refreshed some of the things and learnt something new as well.

By SEMİH on 1/15/2026

concept and scope of the course is enough to understand overall supply chain. by the way it is easy to understand.

By Ashishkumar Rajeshkumar Mishra on 12/10/2025

Good content and cleared many doubts. Thanks and looking forward to participate in other such courses.

By Marzina Khatoon on 12/2/2025

The Supply Chain Masterclass provided clear insights into planning and scheduling concepts. The instructor explained complex topics in a practical and easy-to-understand manner, making it highly relevant for real-world applications.

By Felipe Carlucci on 10/28/2025

Curso bastante explicativo e é possível ver que o instrutor domina bem o assunto! Acredito que adicionar casos de uso e simulados de exames poderá melhorar ainda mais.

By Emadeldin Saleh on 11/15/2020

I get more and value information and approaches, i believe that information not only through listening but also written, I will be more effective and I can extract more data

By Borman Good on 11/15/2020

The course lessons are very clear with a concise tone which helps me understand the first time and I don't need to review over to get the concept. This gives me a sense of accomplishment so I can continue learning the tools and understanding where I can apply the knowledge in my situations.

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Overall Score : 90 / 100