Effective supply chain management depends on more than moving products from one location to another. Businesses need accurate forecasting, inventory control, capacity planning, and coordination between sales, operations, procurement, and supply chain teams. Professionals looking to strengthen these skills can benefit from practical industry-focused training.

The Master Planning & MRP: From Demand to Delivery course, presented by the Australasian Supply Chain Institute (ASCI), is designed for professionals who want to improve planning processes, inventory management, and customer service performance. The two-day master class will be held online on 22–23 September 2026, with 16 hours of instructor-led training.

Why Master Planning Matters in Supply Chain Management

Strong master planning helps organizations balance customer demand with available inventory, production capacity, and supply resources. When these processes are not aligned, businesses can face excess inventory, stock shortages, inefficient production schedules, and declining customer service.

This is why practical knowledge is increasingly valuable for professionals pursuing a supply chain management course or looking to advance their existing supply chain expertise.

The ASCI master class focuses on connecting important planning processes, including Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP), Master Production Scheduling (MPS), and Material Requirements Planning (MRP).

What Will Participants Learn?

The course is designed around practical supply chain challenges. Participants will explore how to develop an accountable five-step Integrated Business Planning process, improve sales forecasting, manage abnormal demand, and optimize safety stock.

Key learning areas include:

• Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
• Inventory optimization
• Demand forecasting
• Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)
• Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP)
• Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
• Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP)
• Safety stock strategies
• Supply chain integration
• Flowcasting and continuous improvement

The training also uses case-based learning and practical discussions to help participants connect concepts with real business situations.

Who Should Attend?

This program is suitable for professionals involved in demand management, supply planning, production, inventory, distribution, procurement, customer service, and operations.

It can also benefit S&OP and ERP project teams, master schedulers, capacity planners, purchasing personnel, and managers involved in pre-S&OP and reconciliation processes.

For professionals considering a supply chain management course, the program offers an opportunity to develop specialized knowledge in planning and inventory management while building skills relevant to modern supply chain operations.

Event Details

Dates: 22–23 September 2026
Format: Facilitated online training via Zoom
Duration: 16 training hours
Time: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM AEST
CPD: 16 CPD points
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Certificate: Certificate issued on completion

The course also supports ASCI Practitioner pathways across supply chain, logistics, procurement, and operations.

Take the Next Step in Your Supply Chain Career

If you want to strengthen your planning, forecasting, inventory, and supply chain management capabilities, this two-day master class provides a focused opportunity to learn from practical frameworks and real-world examples.

Ready to develop your supply chain planning skills?

Explore the Master Planning & MRP course and enrol with ASCI