The Fundamental Certificate in Inventory and Warehouse Management is designed to provide students with the essential knowledge and skills required to manage inventory and warehouse operations efficiently. The course covers various topics related to inventory management, including the fundamentals of inventory control, warehouse layout and design, material handling systems, and inventory management software.
This course is designed to cater to the needs of individuals who aspire to work in the logistics and supply chain management sector, as well as those who are already working in the industry and seek to enhance their skills and knowledge. The course aims to equip students with the necessary tools to optimize inventory management processes, minimize operational costs, and improve overall efficiency.
COURSE AIM
Fundamental Certificate in Inventory and Warehouse Management is to provide students with the essential skills and knowledge required to effectively manage inventory and warehouse operations. The course objectives include: Understanding the principles and practices of inventory management, Learning how to optimize inventory levels to minimize operational costs, Gaining knowledge of warehouse layout and design to improve efficiency and productivity, Becoming proficient in the use of inventory management software to streamline processes, Developing the ability to make data-driven decisions to improve inventory management practices.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Module 1: Managing inventory flows in the supply chain
Module 2: Inventory monitoring and control
Module 3: Inbound and outbound material flows
Module 4: Critical warehousing processes: (i.e. order picking strategies and methods, hardware e.g. storage and material handling technologies/equipment).
Module 5: Software systems: ERP/MRP systems
Module 6: EOQ, Pareto inventory policies, and k-curve methodologies
Module 7: Warehouse design, the inventory optimization
Module 8: Lean management principle that helps in reducing wastes (of time, space and resources) in warehousing operations.
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
You will be able to use advanced techniques to reduce inventory and associated storage and handling costs. Participants will also have covered material from the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport unit on warehousing and inventory and may
be able to join a fast- track programme for this professional qualification if desired.
WHO SHOULD STUDY THIS COURSE
Stock Accountants
Warehouse and Stores Staff
Consultants
MEET YOUR FACILITATOR
Dr. NGOBI MICHEAL
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