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The Planning and Inventory Management Certificate equips the learner in improving efficiency and effectiveness in the areas of planning processes, forecasting and scheduling, materials procedures and processes managing inventory levels, ERP and MRP systems, and logistics. Learners will acquire the skills and tools necessary to apply strategic supply chain management, lean principles, new applications, effective information management and tracking through coursework offered in this certificate program. Planning and inventory professionals are involved with the planning and controlling of the flow of materials and information to effectively manage an organization's resources, minimize costs, and provide high levels of customer service. The Planning and Inventory Management Certificate courses are embedded within the Northcentral Technical College Supply Chain Management Associate Degree Program and can be applied into this Associate Degree program should you desire to continue to develop your skills, knowledge and potential for advancement in the ever-changing and rapidly growing Supply Chain field.