What you'll learn

  • Inventory Management Job Training
  • Prepare Students for Inventory Management Jobs
  • Inventory Planning Techniques
  • Inventory Optimization Strategies
  • Inventory Costing and Valuation
  • Risk Management in Inventory
  • Sustainability in Inventory
  • Inventory Management
  • Stock Management
  • Demand Forecasting Methods
  • Inventory Tracking Systems
  • Performance Evaluation Metrics
  • Real-Life Case Studies

Course content

14 Sections

52 Lectures

3h 9m Total Length

PART 1: Basics and Introduction to Inventory Management

4 lectures • 34min

Overview of inventory management and its importance in businesses

09:38

Objectives of Inventory Management

04:19

Types of inventories and their characteristics

13:49

Key terminology and concepts in inventory management

06:59

PART 2: Role of an Inventory Officer in an Organization

1 lecture • 8min

What is the Job of an Inventory officer?

08:30

PART 3: Inventory Planning and Forecasting

3 lectures • 10min

Introduction

02:38

Importance of accurate forecasting in inventory management

03:40

Factors Affecting Demand

04:25

PART 4: Demand Forecasting Techniques & Methods

5 lectures • 11min

Qualitative Forecasting Techniques

01:12

Time Series Forecasting Techniques

05:31

Market Research and Surveys

02:33

Seasonal Demand Forecasting

00:35

Demand Planning Software

01:25

PART 5: Inventory Management Techniques

12 lectures • 31min

Introduction

01:22

Economic Order Quantity (EOQ)

03:36

EOQ Real life Example

03:05

Safety Stock

03:20

Reorder Point

03:39

Just-in-Time (JIT) Inventory Management

02:56

Key principles of JIT inventory management

01:11

Benefits of JIT inventory management

01:24

ABC Analysis

05:42

Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI)

00:51

The key features of Vendor-Managed Inventory

01:33

VMI using a real-life example

02:44

PART 6: Inventory Optimization

3 lectures • 15min

Inventory Turnover Ratio

05:45

Lead Time Optimization

05:22

Inventory Holding Costs

04:30

PART 7: Inventory Accuracy and Cycle Counting

4 lectures • 12min

Inventory accuracy and its Importance

04:01

What is Cycle counting?

03:20

Cycle counting techniques and best practices

02:19

Inventory reconciliation and variance analysis

03:08

PART 8: Inventory Tracking and Control Systems Technologies

5 lectures • 12min

Inventory Management Software

03:23

Barcoding

01:48

RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)

01:46

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

03:12

Point of Sale systems (POS)

02:49

PART 9: Inventory Costing and Valuation

2 lectures • 6min

FIFO (First-In, First-Out)

03:41

LIFO (Last-In, First-Out)

02:39

PART 10: Inventory Metrics and Performance Evaluation

4 lectures • 11min

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

03:32

Fill Rate

02:14

Service Level

02:31

Stockout Rate

02:44

PART 11: Inventory Risk Management and Mitigation

3 lectures • 10min

Risk assessment in inventory management

03:30

Contingency planning for supply chain disruptions

03:42

Sustainability considerations in inventory management

02:56

PART 12: Case Studies and Real-Life Examples

2 lectures • 9min

Success Story 1 of Inventory Management

04:37

Success Story 2 of Inventory Management

04:57

Conclusion

1 lecture • 3min

Congratulations!!!

03:47

Requirements

  • Basic understanding of English
  • Basic knowledge in how a business works
  • Motivation to learn

Description

Welcome to our comprehensive inventory management course designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to become a proficient inventory manager. Whether you are a business owner, supply chain professional, or aspiring inventory manager, this course is tailored to cater to your needs. In this course, you...

Welcome to our comprehensive inventory management course designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to become a proficient inventory manager. Whether you are a business owner, supply chain professional, or aspiring inventory manager, this course is tailored to cater to your needs.

In this course, you will delve into the world of inventory management and explore its significance in driving business success. From understanding the basics of inventory management to mastering advanced optimization techniques, we cover it all.

Learn how to effectively control inventory levels using proven techniques to avoid stockouts and excess stock, thereby reducing costs and enhancing customer satisfaction. Gain valuable insights into demand forecasting, ensuring that you can accurately predict customer needs and plan your inventory accordingly.

We will delve into various inventory optimization strategies, including Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) and Just-in-Time (JIT) inventory management, to improve operational efficiency and streamline your supply chain.

Moreover, you will explore the latest inventory tracking and control technologies, such as RFID and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), to enable real-time monitoring and seamless inventory management.

Our course also focuses on key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate inventory performance, including fill rate, service level, and stockout rate.

By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the expertise to drive inventory excellence within your organization, minimize holding costs, and enhance inventory accuracy.

Join us now and take the first step towards becoming a skilled inventory manager who can meet the challenges of today’s dynamic business landscape head-on

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Who this course is for:

  • Aspiring Inventory Managers
  • Supply Chain Professionals
  • Inventory Control Teams
  • Operations Managers
  • Logistics Specialists
  • Program is designed for Graduates looking for Skill Based Job Training
  • Fresh Graduates

Instructor

International Supply Chain Masters™

Academy of Supply Chain Professionals

4.5 Instructor Rating
1,123 Reviews
4,043 Students
9 Courses

International Supply Chain Masters is a team of Supply Chain Professionals with long years of experience in the supply chain industry. We have professional expertise in the functional areas of the supply chain: procurement, logistics, inventory, warehousing, manufacturing, demand planning, transportation, and customer service. Supply chain management is a very broad Career field. Our services include Training and Certification for Fresh Graduates in various job positions in supply chain management. Our aim is to provide skill-based job training for graduates and make them Pre-Trained Job Ready Candidates’ for their first jobs

4.3 course rating

Wesner P.

I am familiar with the inventory management process, it was my job in the navy for 17 years.

Suleiman S.

Because I am astonished by the simplified method and how I was able to get such a good understanding of inventory management in few days.

Emmanuel L.

YES

Arnel

Very good and well structured.

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