SCM306: Introduction to Aspen SCM Modeling

This course provides introductory training on the general modeling concepts and logic used in the Aspen SCM suite. The idea of the course is to understand the basic architecture of an SCM model and the main coding tools which are used to configure it. Additionally, training is given on how data are handled within the model, as well as in the basics of navigation and action menu configuration.  

Audience:

·       This course is aimed at customers or services partners (ISPs) who would like to start learning the “under the hood” workings of an Aspen SCM model.

·       After taking this course, customers will be able to subsequently begin the study of the architecture and code of their own configured models. The motivation for this could be e.g., the development of an internal team with deeper knowledge of SCM, in order to support, maintain and potentially make minor additions or modifications to their configured models

·       For ISPs, this course can be the first step of their training towards the creation of SCM models.

·       Participants will typically have a user-level knowledge of at least one of the SCM CAPs (Plant Scheduler, Demand Manager or Supply Chain Planner)

Training Details

  • Course Id:

    SCM306

  • Duration:

    3 day(s)

  • CEUs Awarded:

    2.1

  • Level:

    Advanced

Benefits

·       Understand the concept of SCM Configured Applications (CAPs) and the basics of SCM architecture

·       Learn how data, settings and code are stored in SCM models

·       Gain familiarity with common SCM functions and commands

·       Learn the basics of SCM code in the form of macros, rules and FMTDATA statements

·       Understand how data management is carried out in an SCM model, and learn about the way reports are configured

·       Gain knowledge on the basics of navigation and action menu configuration, as well as on helpful SCM utilities

Approach

·       Instruction on main topics, including examples of actual SCM CAP-level code

·       Hands-on problem-solving approach, in order for students to gain an understanding of the key aspects of how SCM models are architected

Pre-requisites

·       This course is recommended for customers or services partners who have at least user-level experience with one or more of the SCM CAPs. Alternatively, one of the user-level CAP training courses (SCM101, SCM102 or SCM103) should be taken prior to registering for SCM306.

·       Participants should know the basics of computer coding (no particular language is required)

·       Participants should have at least a basic understanding of supply chain management concepts

Agenda

0.   Introduction

  • Understand the role CAPs play in the SCM suite
  • Recognize the usual workflow in the CAPs

1.   SCM Architecture

  • Know the basic architecture of an SCM model
  • Differentiate between the SCM, standard CAP and configured CAP levels
  • Learn about the processes involved with model maintenance

2.   Model Navigation, Sets and Tables

  • Learn how to navigate the SCM user interface
  • Recognize the role that sets and tables play in SCM modeling
  • Visualize and modify set/table attributes
  • Perform different operations on sets and tables

3.   Common Functions and Commands

  • Run SCM-level commands to select and manage SCM model data
  • Learn about global variables in SCM
  • Get to know some important and commonly used commands in SCM

4.   Macros

  • Understand how macros can be used in SCM to run tasks

5.   Rules

  • Get to know the fundamental aspects of the most widely used type of logic in SCM

6.   FMTDATA

  • Learn about the syntax, functions, and most common usage of the FMTDATA logic framework in SCM

7.   SCM Configured Applications

  • Recognize the different types of libraries needed to run each model
  • Get to know how to incorporate new libraries or components into a case file

8.   CAP Import Configuration

  • Learn about the usual types of data that are needed by an SCM model
  • Understand how data import is configured in SCM

9.   Data Validation

  • Recognize the different types of data validation performed in SCM
  • Familiarize yourself with the different import and validation reports

10. Data Processing

  • Understand how different procedures can be run before and after importing each data set or table
  • Get to know which configuration tables regulate these procedures

11. Data Management

  • Learn about the different types of data visualization possibilities in SCM
  • Get to know the control structures that rule the Set Viewer and Data Viewer frameworks

12. Reports

  • Learn about some commonly used reports in Plant Scheduler and Supply Chain Planner

13. Data Export Configuration

  • Recognize the structures that regulate data export procedures in SCM
  • Understand the different types of format and platforms for data export in SCM

14. Navigation and Actions Configuration

  • Learn about the different configuration structures that regulate the Navigation Bar and the Ribbon
  • Understand how actions can be added to and modified in these menus

15. Useful Utilities

  • Get to know some commonly used SCM utilities

Register for a Class

Date Class Type Location Price Language
Date(s): 05/8/2024 - 05/10/2024 Type: Public Virtual Location: Virtual-Latin America Price: (USD) 1800.00 Language: Spanish Register
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Date(s): 10/28/2024 - 10/30/2024 Type: Public Virtual Location: Virtual-Americas Price: (USD) 2700.00 Language: English Register
Date(s): 07/29/2024 - 07/31/2024 Type: Public Classroom Location: 2500 Citywest Blvd, Suite 1600
Houston , Texas USA 77042 		Price: (USD) 2700.00 Language: English Register
Date(s): 10/28/2024 - 10/30/2024 Type: Public Classroom Location: 2500 Citywest Blvd, Suite 1600
Houston , Texas USA 77042 		Price: (USD) 2700.00 Language: English Register

Aspen Technology, Inc. awards Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for training classes conducted by our organization. One CEU is granted for every 10 hours of class participation.