Fundamentals of Inventory Control

This course introduces the essential vocabulary and skills in identifying and applying the basic principles of inventory management. Basic methods of planning and controlling inventory in manufacturing, institutional, distribution and retail environments are covered. The questions of what to stock are addressed through an examination of the current and evolving technologies of inventory management.

Session 1

Fundamentals of Inventory Management

Session 6

Forecasting

Session 2

Identify Inventory Functions

Session 7

Warehousing Management and Distribution Requirements Planning

Session 3

Order Quantities

Session 8

Inventory Record Accuracy, Supply Chain Mgt., Aggregate Inventory & Purchasing

Session 4

Replenishment Timing (Dependent Demand)

Session 9

JIT & TQM Trends in Inventory Management

Session 5

Replenishment Timing (Independent Demand)