Inventory Management: Best Practices for Managing & Improving Inventory

Date : 21 & 21 March 2012:
Venue: Kuala Lumpur Convention Center, Malaysia

OVERVIEW

Knowledge of Inventory is critical for the effective management of all of those organisations that are involved in procurement, construction, production / manufacturing and distribution / retail operations.

Inventory is commonly not understood. Therefore often too high levels of inventory can be held with attendant increases to costs, product obsolescence etc.

This intensive two day course will give delegates the practical skills and information to make improvements in the workplace so that those internal problems that limit performance can be more effectively planned, organised and controlled to deliver reduced costs and improved service.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Those who are involved managing inventory
Those non inventory people who need to gain an awareness of the issues and key drivers
All Inventory, Distribution, Logistics and Supply Chain Professionals in the private, public and service sectors and require a refresher or knowledge update

BENEFITS TO YOUR ORGANISATION

To examine the link of inventory and materials in the company supply chain operations and activities
To analyse the key areas of operations
To identify and understand key performance indicators
To succeed in improving operations

BENEFITS TO YOU

How to analyse materials, stock and inventory
How to make productivity improvements
Understand the connections to the overall supply chain
Balancing cost and service requirements
Obtain a framework for continual improvement
Best in class practices

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

Expert tutor input
Delegate discussion and involvement
Optional exercises

EXCEPTIONAL FEATURES

Practical applications
“How to do it …better”
Video presentations
Your trainer has with hands on experience of planning and managing inventory
Presented by the joint author of “Excellence in Inventory Management” and other books on a wide range of logistics and supply chain topics