The Resource Planning for Effective Supply Chain Management in London is a practical training course that equips professionals with strategies to optimize resource allocation and enhance supply chain efficiency.
From:
22-12-2025
From:
19-01-2026
From:
20-04-2026
From:
15-06-2026
Course Overview
Resource planning is at the heart of effective supply chain management. Without accurate alignment of people, materials, equipment, and finances, organizations risk inefficiency, delays, and rising costs. This Resource Planning for Effective Supply Chain Management Training Course gives participants the tools to design and implement robust planning systems that maximize resource utilization.
Participants will learn to balance demand forecasts with supply capabilities, apply advanced planning tools, and integrate resource planning into broader supply chain strategies. Through case studies, simulations, and hands-on workshops, they will gain practical skills in capacity planning, inventory optimization, and workforce allocation.
By the end of the course, attendees will be equipped to build resilient, cost-effective, and agile supply chain systems.
Course Benefits
Strengthen alignment of resources with supply chain objectives.
Improve forecasting accuracy and capacity planning.
Optimize workforce and material utilization.
Enhance supply chain resilience and responsiveness.
Drive cost savings through better resource allocation.
Course Objectives
Understand the role of resource planning in supply chain performance.
Apply forecasting and demand planning techniques.
Use tools for capacity and material resource planning.
Align procurement and production with available resources.
Optimize workforce planning and scheduling.
Apply digital platforms for resource planning and visibility.
Design strategies for sustainable and resilient resource management.
Training Methodology
The course combines interactive lectures, planning simulations, case studies, and group workshops. Participants will use practical resource planning frameworks and tools to address supply chain challenges.
Target Audience
Supply chain and logistics managers.
Operations and production planners.
Procurement and resource management professionals.
Executives responsible for supply chain performance.
Target Competencies
Resource planning and allocation.
Forecasting and demand alignment.
Capacity and workforce optimization.
Digital tools for supply chain planning.
Course Outline
Unit 1: Introduction to Resource Planning in Supply Chains
Role of resource planning in supply chain efficiency.
Key resource categories: people, materials, finances, assets.
Challenges of resource misalignment.
Case studies of successful planning.
Unit 2: Forecasting and Demand Planning
Principles of demand forecasting.
Data sources and analytical tools.
Linking forecasts with resource requirements.
Workshop: demand forecast scenario.
Unit 3: Capacity and Material Resource Planning
Capacity planning tools and techniques.
Material Requirements Planning (MRP) concepts.
Aligning procurement with demand cycles.
Case study: capacity bottlenecks in supply chains.
Unit 4: Workforce and Scheduling Optimization
Workforce allocation and skill alignment.
Scheduling strategies for peak demand.
Technology in workforce planning.
Practical exercise: workforce optimization.
Unit 5: Integrated Resource Planning Tools
Role of ERP and advanced planning systems (APS).
Digital dashboards for resource visibility.
AI and predictive analytics in resource planning.
Ensuring cybersecurity and compliance.
Unit 6: Risk and Resilience in Resource Planning
Identifying resource risks and shortages.
Building redundancy and flexibility.
Contingency planning for supply chain shocks.
Case examples of resilient resource planning.
Unit 7: Sustainable and Strategic Resource Management
Linking resource planning with sustainability goals.
Reducing waste and optimizing utilization.
ESG and circular economy considerations.
Roadmap for long-term planning excellence.
Ready to optimize resources across your supply chain?
Join the Resource Planning for Effective Supply Chain Management Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and lead with efficiency and foresight.
The Resource Planning for Effective Supply Chain Management Training Courses in London provide professionals with the skills and knowledge to optimize the allocation, utilization, and coordination of resources across complex supply chains. Designed for supply chain managers, operations planners, procurement professionals, and logistics executives, these programs focus on enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring seamless operational performance in global business environments.
Participants gain a thorough understanding of resource planning within supply chain management, exploring topics such as demand forecasting, inventory optimization, capacity planning, and workforce allocation. The courses emphasize the integration of strategic planning with operational execution, enabling professionals to anticipate challenges, balance supply and demand, and maintain continuity of operations across multiple nodes in the supply chain. Interactive exercises and real-world case studies allow participants to apply best practices in resource management, risk mitigation, and performance monitoring.
These training programs in supply chain resource planning in London combine theoretical insights with applied methodologies, covering tools and techniques for resource scheduling, material requirements planning (MRP), production planning, and logistics coordination. Participants also explore digital solutions and analytics platforms that improve visibility, streamline workflows, and support data-driven decision-making across large-scale supply chains.
Attending these training courses in London offers professionals the opportunity to engage with international experts and peers, exchanging insights on innovative approaches to resource optimization and supply chain efficiency. The city’s global business ecosystem provides a rich environment for understanding emerging trends, cross-industry practices, and strategic approaches to supply chain management. By completing this specialization, participants will be equipped to lead resource planning initiatives with confidence—enhancing operational agility, improving supply chain performance, minimizing costs, and delivering measurable value to their organizations in today’s competitive and interconnected global marketplace.