Inventory Planning & Management
Use inventory strategically across the supply chain. Participants develop inventory strategies that support service levels, measure and improve inventory performance, manage variability, trade off inventory against transport and apply current forecasting practice.
At a glance
- 2 days
Who it's for
- SC & logistics executives and managers
- Inventory planners & analysts
- Supply chain, industrial & process engineers
- Production & warehouse supervisors
- Purchasing & transportation managers
- Consultants
Learning objectives
- Understand the use of inventory throughout the supply chain
- Develop inventory strategies that support business strategy and service levels
- Measure and improve inventory performance
- Manage variability affecting inventory
- Trade off inventory and transportation costs
- Optimise inventory to meet service requirements
- Understand forecasting and inventory technology
Detailed content
- Role and cost of inventory
- Information requirements
- Replenishment methods: EOQ, min-max, periodic review
- Safety stock and service level
- Deciding what and where to stock
- SKU rationalisation and ABC/XYZ analysis
- Forecasting methods and demand sensing
- Forecast accuracy and bias
- Inventory technology
- Inventory KPIs: turns, days of supply, fill rate
- Improvement trends and innovation
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Inventory fundamentals
- Replenishment
- Positioning and rationalisation
- Forecasting
- Performance
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Supply-chain mapping of one product family
- ABC/XYZ inventory analysis and safety-stock calculation
- Supplier evaluation and negotiation role play
- Case studies from Egyptian and Gulf organizations
Tools and templates you keep
- Inventory policy and safety-stock calculator (Excel)
- Supplier scorecard template
- S&OP meeting pack
- Course workbook and slide handouts
How learning is assessed
- Pre- and post-course knowledge check
- Assessment of practical exercises by the trainer
- Action plan reviewed at the end of the course
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- ASCM (APICS) CPIM / CSCP Body of Knowledge
- SCOR Digital Standard
- CIPS procurement framework
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
Part of these career paths
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Procurement · Practitioner
Frequently asked questions
How long is Inventory Planning & Management?
The program runs 2 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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