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Inventory and Supply Chain Management

Effective inventory and supply chain management are critical to ensuring operational efficiency, cost control, and customer satisfaction. Poor inventory practices can…

  • 5 daysClassroom or online
  • 16Upcoming dates
  • 8Cities
  • £2,250Fees from

Course overview

Why Attend

Effective inventory and supply chain management are critical to ensuring operational efficiency, cost control, and customer satisfaction. Poor inventory practices can lead to stockouts, excess inventory, and increased operational costs, while inefficient supply chains can disrupt business continuity. This course provides participants with practical tools and strategies to optimize inventory levels, streamline supply chain operations, and enhance overall performance. It is designed to help professionals balance supply and demand, reduce costs, and improve service delivery.

Course Methodology

This course combines theoretical concepts with practical applications and real-world case studies. Participants will engage in supply chain simulations, inventory planning exercises, and process improvement workshops. Hands-on activities will focus on demand forecasting, inventory control models, and supply chain coordination. Case studies from manufacturing, retail, and logistics sectors will demonstrate best practices and common challenges.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand core principles of inventory and supply chain management
  • Optimize inventory levels to reduce costs and avoid stockouts
  • Apply demand forecasting techniques
  • Improve coordination across the supply chain
  • Implement inventory control models and systems
  • Analyze supply chain performance and identify improvements
  • Manage risks and disruptions in supply chains
  • Enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction

Target Audience

  • Supply Chain and Logistics Managers
  • Inventory and Warehouse Managers
  • Procurement and Purchasing Professionals
  • Operations and Production Managers
  • Retail and Distribution Professionals
  • Engineers and planners involved in supply chain activities

Target Competencies

  • Inventory planning and control
  • Supply chain coordination and optimization
  • Demand forecasting and analysis
  • Cost management and efficiency improvement
  • Risk management in supply chains
  • Performance measurement and KPIs
  • Strategic and operational decision-making

Course outline

  1. 1Day 1: Fundamentals of Inventory and Supply Chain
    • Overview of supply chain management
    • Role of inventory in supply chains
    • Key supply chain components and flows
    • Types of inventory and their functions
    • Challenges in modern supply chains
  2. 2Day 2: Inventory Control and Optimization
    • Inventory control techniques (ABC analysis, EOQ)
    • Safety stock and reorder point calculations
    • Inventory policies and models
    • Reducing excess and obsolete inventory
    • Inventory cost analysis
  3. 3Day 3: Demand Forecasting and Planning
    • Forecasting methods and techniques
    • Demand patterns and variability
    • Sales and operations planning (S&OP)
    • Aligning supply with demand
    • Forecast accuracy and improvement
  4. 4Day 4: Supply Chain Operations and Integration
    • Procurement and supplier coordination
    • Production and distribution planning
    • Transportation and logistics management
    • Supply chain integration and collaboration
    • Technology in supply chain (ERP, SCM systems)
  5. 5Day 5: Performance Management and Risk Control
    • Supply chain KPIs and performance metrics
    • Identifying and managing supply chain risks
    • Continuous improvement strategies
    • Case studies and best practices
    • Final workshop: designing an optimized supply chain model

Schedule

Dates and fees

16 upcoming dates in 8 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted. Every date can also be joined live online for £1,280.

All dates as PDF
November 2026
16NOV 16 - 20 Nov 2026Mon to Fri · 5 daysNext session
Netherlands flag AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£2,850per delegate2+ people: £2,280 each
December 2026
7DEC 7 - 11 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 days
Turkey flag IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
14DEC 14 - 18 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 days
France flag ParisFrance · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
21DEC 21 - 25 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
January 2027
18JAN 18 - 22 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
February 2027
15FEB 15 - 19 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Malaysia flag Kuala LumpurMalaysia · Classroom
£2,250per delegate2+ people: £1,800 each
March 2027
15MAR 15 - 19 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Netherlands flag AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
April 2027
19APR 19 - 23 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£2,750per delegate2+ people: £2,200 each
May 2027
17MAY 17 - 21 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
France flag ParisFrance · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
June 2027
21JUN 21 - 25 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Turkey flag IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£2,850per delegate2+ people: £2,280 each
July 2027
19JUL 19 - 23 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag MadridSpain · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
August 2027
16AUG 16 - 20 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£2,750per delegate2+ people: £2,200 each
September 2027
20SEP 20 - 24 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
October 2027
18OCT 18 - 22 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Malaysia flag Kuala LumpurMalaysia · Classroom
£2,250per delegate2+ people: £1,800 each
November 2027
15NOV 15 - 19 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Turkey flag IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£2,850per delegate2+ people: £2,280 each
December 2027
20DEC 20 - 24 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each

Questions

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Inventory and Supply Chain Management course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Inventory and Supply Chain Management course?

The next public date is 16 - 20 Nov 2026 in Amsterdam. There are 16 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Amsterdam, Istanbul, Paris, Barcelona, Munich, Kuala Lumpur, London, Madrid.

Can I take Inventory and Supply Chain Management online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

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