Description

Introduction

Oracle Advanced Supply Chain Planning (ASCP) is a comprehensive suite designed to optimize the planning and execution of supply chain processes. This training provides an in-depth understanding of ASCP’s key features, capabilities, and how they integrate with other Oracle applications for end-to-end supply chain management. Participants will gain insights into the methodologies and strategies used to handle complex planning scenarios, manage demand, inventory, and supply, and make data-driven decisions that improve operational efficiency and reduce costs. The course emphasizes hands-on exercises to help learners become proficient in using ASCP’s powerful tools to manage and forecast supply chain demands effectively.

Prerequisites of Oracle Advanced Supply Chain

Before starting the Oracle Advanced Supply Chain Planning (ASCP) Fundamentals training, participants should meet the following prerequisites:

1. Basic Supply Chain Knowledge: A foundational understanding of supply chain concepts and processes is highly recommended.
2. Familiarity with Oracle Applications: Experience with Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and/or Oracle Supply Chain Management (SCM) is beneficial.
3. Understanding of Oracle Database: Basic knowledge of Oracle Database and its usage within enterprise applications will help in understanding ASCP’s underlying architecture.
4. Working Knowledge of Excel: Some familiarity with Excel or similar spreadsheet tools is beneficial for analyzing supply chain data.

Table of Contents

1. VCP Component Architecture
   1.1 Overview of Oracle VCP Architecture(Ref: Building Scalable Software Architectures)
   1.2 Key Components of the VCP System
2. Integrated Oracle Value Chain Planning
   2.1 Introduction to Integrated Value Chain Planning
   2.2 Key Integration Points in VCP
   2.3 Benefits of Integrated Planning
3. VCP Business Flow
   3.1 VCP Business Flow: Plan
   3.2 VCP Business Flow: Execute
   3.3 VCP Business Flow: Compare Performance to Targets
   3.4 VCP Business Flow: Corrective Action
4. VCP Key Capabilities
   4.1 Overview of VCP Key Capabilities
   4.2 Oracle Value Supply Chain Planning Key Capabilities
   4.3 Segmenting the Problem as Needed
   4.4 Planners Collaborating on a Single Plan
5. Integrated Manufacturing Planning and Production Scheduling
   5.1 Overview of Integrated Manufacturing Planning
   5.2 Production Scheduling Techniques
   5.3 Synchronizing Manufacturing and Planning Processes
6. Plan Types
   6.1 Unconstrained Plans
   6.2 Constrained Plans
7. Data for Planning
   7.1 Organizations
   7.2 Items
   7.3 Bills of Material
   7.4 Resources
   7.5 Departments
   7.6 Workday Calendar
   7.7 Routings
   7.8 Forecasts
8. Planner Workbench
   8.1 Overview of the Planner Workbench
   8.2 Navigator Window
   8.3 Analysis Window
   8.4 Owning Organization
   8.5 Navigation Tips
   8.6 Preferences and Folders
9. Safety Stock
   9.1 Safety Stock: Inventory Optimization
   9.2 Safety Stock: Inventory
   9.3 Safety Lead Time
   9.4 Safety Stock: Planning
10. Supply Types
    10.1 On Hand
    10.2 Scheduled Receipts
    10.3 Purchase Requisitions
    10.4 Purchase Orders
    10.5 Scheduled Receipts for Make Items
11. Overview of Setup Data
    11.1 Item Data
    11.2 Items and Item Attributes
    11.3 Plan Type and Planning Method Attribute
    11.4 Critical Components
    11.5 Organization Item
    11.6 Order Modifiers
    11.7 Supplier Data
    11.8 Approved Supplier List
    11.9 Enhanced Sourcing
    11.10 Supplier Capacity
12. Exceptions Management
    12.1 Exception Messages
    12.2 Exception Messages and Plan Class
    12.3 Exception Groups
    12.4 Exception Management Controls
    12.5 Exception Context Windows
    12.6 Exception Sets
    12.7 Comparing Exception Messages
    12.8 Plan Type Comparison
13. Enforcing Capacity Constraints and Demand Due Dates
    13.1 Enforcing Capacity Constraints
    13.2 Enforcing Demand Due Dates
14. Decision Rules
    14.1 Types of Decision Rules
    14.2 Plan Type Comparison
    14.3 Root Causes of Late Demands
    14.4 Scheduling Process
    14.5 Critical Activities
    14.6 Item Lead Time Constraints
    14.7 Planning Time Fence Constraints
    14.8 End-Item Substitution
    14.9 User-Defined Alternate Decision Rules
    14.10 Decision Rule Hierarchy
15. Simulation and Net Change
    15.1 Running Online Net Change
    15.2 Batch Net Change
    15.3 Changes for Net Change Simulation
    15.4 Online Demand, Supply, and Supplier Capacity Changes
16. Other Key Topics
    16.1 Planning Strategies
    16.2 Plan Optimization
    16.3 Penalties and Constraints
    16.4 Key Indicators
    16.5 Introduction to Global Forecasting
    16.6 Forecast Spreading

Conclusion

Upon completing the Oracle Advanced Supply Chain Planning (ASCP) Fundamentals training, participants will have a solid understanding of the ASCP module, its capabilities, and how it integrates with Oracle SCM. Learners will be able to confidently apply their knowledge to improve planning processes, optimize supply chain operations, and make informed decisions that enhance overall business performance. The course prepares participants for advanced roles in supply chain management by equipping them with essential skills in demand management, inventory control, and production planning using Oracle ASCP.

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