Inventory, if managed strategically, can be used to establish and maintain a company’s competitive advantage. Whether you are a materials manager, buyer/purchaser or inventory planner — or simply need to understand inventory — this course introduces the fundamental concepts

This self-paced course empowers learners to understand on how inventory objectives must be balanced with the needs of marketing, sales and finance.

Discover the key decisions made by effective inventory managers. Gain knowledge of how inventory accuracy is maintained and apply that knowledge to make an impact.

Self-Paced E-learning

End of Course Quiz Assessment

This course is ideal for beginner to mid-career professionals in supply chain management who are looking to develop their knowledge and skills in supply chain practices.

27 Hours

180 Days, Self-Paced E-learning

By the end of this course, you will have a solid understanding of Inventory Management:

• Operations Management (PIM01)
• Introduction to Inventory Management (PIM02)
• Purpose and Function of Inventory (PIM03)
• Inventory Replenishment Management (PIM04)
• Inventory Replenishment Techniques and Inventory Performance (PIM05)
• Lean Inventory — Theory and Practice (PIM07)
• Introduction to Purchasing and Procurement (PIM08)
• Sourcing Strategies (PIM09)
• Purchase Order Management (PIM10)

SMF Centre for Corporate Learning in Partnership with Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)