Business Operations - Inventory Management
Course ID: 260209 0101 043ESH
Course Dates : 09/02/2026 Course Duration : 5 Studying Day/s Course Location: London, United Kingdom
Language: Bilingual
Course Category: Professional and CPD Training Programs
Course Subcategories:
Business Decision Making Leadership & Management Development Organisational Effectiveness Professional Practice & Standards Strategic Management
Course Certified By: ESHub CPD & LondonUni - Executive Management Training
* Professional Training and CPD Programs
Leading to:
Executive Diploma Certificate
Leading to:
Executive Mini Masters Certificate
Leading to
Executive Masters Certificate
Certification Will Be Issued:
From London, United Kingdom
Course Fees:
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Introduction
This five-day course teaches practical skills to control inventory, reduce carrying cost, and improve service levels. You will learn methods to set reorder points, run cycle counts, and measure performance. The focus is on tools and procedures you can apply immediately. This matters where demand variability, limited storage, or cost pressure make inventory decisions critical.
Objectives
Objectives
Apply inventory management principles to maintain optimal stock levels while minimising carrying and ordering costs.
Calculate reorder points, safety stock, and inventory requirements using demand and lead-time data.
Implement inventory control techniques including cycle counting, stock classification, and inventory accuracy monitoring.
Measure inventory performance using key indicators such as inventory turnover, stock availability, carrying cost, and service level.
Develop practical inventory improvement plans that reduce waste, improve stock visibility, and support operational efficiency.
Apply inventory management principles to maintain optimal stock levels while minimising carrying and ordering costs.
Calculate reorder points, safety stock, and inventory requirements using demand and lead-time data.
Implement inventory control techniques including cycle counting, stock classification, and inventory accuracy monitoring.
Measure inventory performance using key indicators such as inventory turnover, stock availability, carrying cost, and service level.
Develop practical inventory improvement plans that reduce waste, improve stock visibility, and support operational efficiency.
Who Should Attend
Who Should Attend
Warehouse and inventory managers.
Supply chain and logistics professionals.
Procurement and purchasing officers.
Operations managers and production planners.
Storekeepers, warehouse supervisors, and materials controllers.
Training Method
• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts
Program Support
This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.
Course Agenda
Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection
Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
Week 1
Day 1 – Foundations of Inventory Management
1. Introduction to Inventory Management
- Inventory objectives and functions
- Types of inventory
- Inventory management principles
2. Inventory Costs
- Carrying costs
- Ordering costs
- Stockout and shortage costs
3. Inventory Classification
- ABC analysis
- Criticality assessment
- Inventory segmentation
Day 2 – Inventory Planning and Replenishment
1. Demand Planning
- Demand forecasting basics
- Demand variability
- Forecast accuracy
2. Reorder Planning
- Reorder point calculations
- Safety stock determination
- Lead time considerations
3. Inventory Replenishment
- Fixed-order systems
- Periodic review systems
- Replenishment scheduling
Day 3 – Inventory Control Techniques
1. Stock Control Procedures
- Receiving and issuing stock
- Stock movement tracking
- Inventory documentation
2. Cycle Counting
- Cycle count planning
- Counting procedures
- Resolving inventory discrepancies
3. Inventory Accuracy
- Root causes of inventory errors
- Corrective actions
- Continuous inventory verification
Day 4 – Inventory Performance Measurement
1. Inventory KPIs
- Inventory turnover
- Stock availability
- Service level measurement
2. Inventory Analysis
- Slow-moving inventory
- Obsolete stock identification
- Excess inventory management
3. Inventory Reporting
- Inventory dashboards
- Performance reporting
- Decision support using inventory data
Day 5 – Inventory Improvement and Practical Application
1. Inventory Optimisation
- Reducing carrying costs
- Improving stock utilisation
- Warehouse inventory optimisation
2. Inventory Risk Management
- Managing supply disruptions
- Preventing stock shortages
- Business continuity planning
3. Practical Inventory Workshop
- Solving inventory management scenarios
- Developing an inventory improvement plan
- Course review, feedback and action planning
