On completion of this module learners will be able to:

• Demonstrate multiple forecasting techniques.
• Apply good materials -inventory management principles and practices.
• Analyse the workings of independent demand inventory systems.
• Successfully demonstrate scheduling techniques.

Topics covered include

• Overview of the basics of inventory control.
• Cost concepts that drive inventory management
• Forecasting techniques
• Order quantities – Inventor Control Models
• Independent demand systems
• Scheduling techniques
• Inventory Accuracy
• Dynamic Inventory Management

On completion of this module, learners will be able to:

• Acquire the various key concepts and principles relating to warehousing and supply chain.
• Acquire the knowledge and ability to apply various techniques and tools to undertake effective warehousing management.

Topics covered include

• Warehousing’s Role in the Supply Chain
• Distribution Centre Concept
• General Warehousing and Distribution Centre Strategies
• Design and Layout
• Personnel
• Warehouse Negotiations, Agreements, and Contracts
• Warehouse Management

On completion of this module, learners will be able to:

• Acquire key knowledge relating to the concepts, tools, principles and practices relating to Purchasing Supply.
• Acquire the ability to use the required models, tools and techniques to ensure effective application of purchasing supply practices in an organisation.

Topics covered include

• Purchasing/ Procurement scope and development
• Strategic procurement and supply chain management
• Outsourcing
• Quality management
• Inventory management
• Sourcing strategies and relationships
• Lead time and time compression
• Case Studies on Purchasing Supply Practices