Inventory & Supply Chain Management
A practical course on materials and inventory management. Participants learn inventory systems and ABC analysis, forecasting, EOQ, reorder points and safety stock, purchasing and supplier management, warehouse record accuracy, Lean and agile practices and supply chain risk.
At a glance
- 2 days · Effective stores management
- 5 days · Full course
Who it's for
- Materials, inventory, purchasing, warehouse and planning staff
Learning objectives
- Apply inventory planning and stock-control methods
- Forecast demand and set EOQ, reorder points and safety stock
- Manage purchasing, suppliers and warehouse record accuracy
- Apply lean/agile practices and manage supply- chain risk
Detailed content
- Scope and objectives of materials management; types of inventory
- Customer service; common problems; computerised applications
- Inventory systems; ABC classification and application
- Demand patterns; qualitative & quantitative models; forecast evaluation
- Inventory costs; EOQ; quantity discounts; lead-time control
- Min/max; reorder points; safety stock
- Purchasing process & skills; supplier selection & evaluation
- Incoterms 2020; negotiation; SRM; contracts; procurement trends
- Objectives; inventory record accuracy; cycle counting
- Lean and agile supply chains; balancing both
- Supply-chain risk identification, mitigation, business continuity
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Materials & Supply Chain Fundamentals
- Inventory Planning & Stock Control
- Forecasting
- Materials Planning & Control
- Purchasing & Supplier Management
- Warehousing
- Lean, Agile & Risk
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Waste walk (gemba) using the 8-waste checklist
- Lean simulation game: push vs. pull, before and after improvement
- Plan a one-week Kaizen event with targets and team roles
- Supply-chain mapping of one product family
Tools and templates you keep
- 8-waste observation sheet
- Kaizen event charter and newspaper (action list)
- Standard work and SMED analysis sheets
- Inventory policy and safety-stock calculator (Excel)
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
- Lean Enterprise Institute principles (Womack & Jones)
- Toyota Production System
- ASCM (APICS) CPIM / CSCP Body of Knowledge
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 · Foundation
Frequently asked questions
How long is Inventory & Supply Chain Management?
The program runs 2 days; other formats: 5 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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