SAPICS AEP (authorised education provider) BizzPro was recently selected by Colgate Palmolive to run a pilot skills development programme for its inventory controllers and production planners.
And, reflecting the value and relevance of the SAPICS supply chain education programmes, the association's PPIM (Principles of Production and Inventory Management) was chosen as the preferred course to provide this team with the requisite skills and knowledge.
Eight eager delegates were identified by Colgate Palmolive and began the programme under the guidance of lecturer Greta McNiven. The SAPICS course material is designed to give the learner a thorough introduction to operations management, covering topics such as demand planning, inventory management, product life cycles, manufacturing control and production planning, she explains, adding that the Colgate team was a pleasure to teach. "They showed enormous commitment to their studies and we had very thought-provoking discussions in the class."
Greta says she really commends progressive companies like Colgate Palmolive, which invests in the education of its employees. "The benefits are certainly twofold," she stresses. "The employee reaps the rewards of skills upliftment, while the employer gains a more productive, motivated workforce."
An awards ceremony was held to recognise the achievements of the team, and Colgate Palmolive's Joshua Ntshangase was named the "Best Student", in recognition of his excellent results throughout the programme.
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