LCT International Advanced Inventory Planning and Stock Control LCT International
Price: AED 35,436

    Course details

    Course Introduction:
    Master the intricacies of inventory management with a focus on optimisation models, stock control systems, and technology applications for efficient inventory planning.

    Course Outcomes:
    Manage the key areas of warehouse operations
    Eliminate wasteful activities/costs
    Describe the materials handling cycle, manual and mechanical handling and accident prevention
    Record, manage and measure inventory costs
    Apply: MRP, JIT, Kaizen, Kanban strategies
    Optimise resource planning and overall efficiency
    Establish effective inventory management controls
    Reduce costs of inventory obsolescence
    Improve record-keeping accuracy

    Who Should Attend:
    Warehouse Managers
    Procurement and purchasing professionals
    Transport Managers
    Professionals in Logistics Functions
    Warehouse and distribution Managers and Supervisors
    Material handling supervisors
    Operational Managers
    General Managers of SMEs
    Supply chain specialists

    Course Topics:
    Fundamentals of Inventory Management

    Inventory management essentials
    Profit through inventory management
    Inventory management and customer service
    Analysing the requirements
    Setting inventory management parameters


    Replenishment Policies and Inventory Planning

    Replenishment or Reordering
    Continuous and periodic reviews
    Order quantity and Order up-to level
    Inventory planning
    Inventory optimisation


    Stock Identification and Recording Procedures

    Receipts and issues of stock
    Order quantities and rules
    Stocktaking and different types of stockholding
    Safety stockObsolescence and write-offs - methods and procedures for disposal of surplus and unserviceable items


    Inventory Control

    Cost effectivity of stock holding
    Managing and controlling stock
    Just In Time management
    Practical methods of reducing stock holding
    Setting and maintaining the right stock levels


    Strategic Management of Inventory and all types of Stock

    Inventory classification and audits - ABC Analysis or the 80/20 rule
    Implementing leading edge strategies MRP JIT Kaizen and Kanban
    Effective forecasting and peak demand planning
    Inventory cost reduction techniques
    Effectively managing inventory risk


    Stock Identification and Recording Procedures

    The role of the warehouse in the modern supply chain
    The organisational structure of a warehouse
    Factors determining the location and number of warehouses
    Warehouse design
    Different types of warehousing


    Management strategies involved in creating an efficient warehouse

    Implementing a dynamic warehouse management system
    Enterprise Resource Planning
    On Time Complete and On Time Delivery methods
    Floor loads and floors stocks
    Order fulfilment and fill rates


    Managing People Resources Performance Health and Safety

    The role of the warehouse manager
    People management
    Resource planning
    Performance management
    Health and safety


    Inventory Improvements and the Supply Chain

    The supply chain and the theory of constraints
    Supply chain process mapping
    Saw tooth curve
    Using the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) graph to find improvements
    Inventory in the distribution network

    Updated on 14 May, 2025

    Eligibility / Requirements

    N/A

    About LCT International

    LCT International is a premier provider of executive education, delivering world-class training and consultancy solutions to international governments, corporations, and professionals worldwide. With a legacy of excellence, innovation, and impact, we help professionals and organizations develop the skills, strategies, and leadership capabilities needed to thrive in today’s dynamic global economy.

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