Inventory & Warehouse Management
Manage inventory and warehouses together. Participants classify and plan inventory, calculate order quantities, reorder points and safety stock, achieve record accuracy through cycle counting, and organise warehouse processes, equipment, layout and safety, with a simulation.
At a glance
- 3 days
- 18 hours
Who it's for
- Warehouse/DC operators, supervisors & managers
- Material, inventory & distribution planners
- Supply chain professionals
Learning objectives
- Classify, plan and control inventory to minimise investment without hurting service
- Calculate order quantity, reorder point and safety stock
- Achieve record accuracy through cycle counting and audits
- Organise warehouse processes, equipment, layout and safety
- Track inventory and warehouse KPIs
Detailed content
- What inventory is: principles, types, flow, purpose, functions
- Locations & identification
- Classification & ABC analysis
- Life cycle & nature of inventory
- Costing, valuation & inventory in financial statements
- How much & when to order; safety stock
- Inventory control & cycle counting
- Inventory KPIs
- Inventory replenishment & distribution game
- Handling
- Warehouse processes & value-added services
- Material handling equipment & racking
- Warehouse IT / WMS
- Layout & design planning
- Warehouse safety
- Warehouse KPIs
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Inventory Management
- Simulation
- Warehouse Management & Material
- 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
- Solve allocation and scheduling problems with Excel Solver
Tools and templates you keep
- Inventory policy and safety-stock calculator (Excel)
- Supplier scorecard template
- S&OP meeting pack
- Solver model templates
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 · Foundation
Frequently asked questions
How long is Inventory & Warehouse Management?
The program runs 3 days; other formats: 18 hours. 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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