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Inventory Optimisation with Analytics

Inventory ties up capital while shortages harm service. Analytics allow organisations to set optimal inventory levels using demand data, variability and service targets…

  • 5 daysClassroom or online
  • 14Upcoming dates
  • 8Cities
  • £2,840Fees from
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Inventory Optimisation with Analytics
Next classroom session Paris 16 - 20 Nov 2026 · £4,500 Also available Frankfurt 7 - 11 Dec 2026 · £3,250

Course overview

Why Attend

Inventory ties up capital while shortages harm service. Analytics allow organisations to set optimal inventory levels using demand data, variability and service targets.

This LLMI course covers inventory concepts, demand analysis and forecasting, ABC/XYZ segmentation, safety stock calculation, reorder policies, multi-echelon concepts, inventory KPIs and using spreadsheets and tools to optimise inventory. Participants optimise a sample inventory.

Course Objectives

Understand inventory costs and trade-offs

Analyse demand patterns and variability

Segment inventory using ABC/XYZ

Calculate safety stock and reorder points

Set replenishment policies

Measure and improve inventory performance

Target Audience

Inventory and materials managers

Supply chain planners

Demand planners

Warehouse managers

Supply chain analysts

Finance managers

Course Methodology

Spreadsheet labs

Case studies

Calculation exercises

Group discussions

Reviews

Course outline

  1. 1Day 1: Inventory Fundamentals
    • Purpose of inventory
    • Costs
    • Service levels
    • Trade-offs
    • Exercise: Inventory profile
  2. 2Day 2: Demand Analysis
    • Demand patterns
    • Forecasting
    • Variability
    • Intermittent demand
    • Lab: Demand analysis
  3. 3Day 3: Segmentation and Safety Stock
    • ABC/XYZ
    • Safety stock formulas
    • Service level targets
    • Lead time variability
    • Lab: Safety stock calculation
  4. 4Day 4: Replenishment Policies
    • Reorder point
    • Periodic review
    • EOQ
    • Multi-echelon concepts
    • Case study: Inventory reduction
  5. 5Day 5: Performance
    • Inventory KPIs
    • Dashboards
    • Obsolescence
    • Continuous improvement
    • Capstone: Inventory optimisation plan

Schedule

Dates and fees

14 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 £1,050.

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November 2026
16NOV 16 - 20 Nov 2026Mon to Fri · 5 daysNext session
France flag ParisFrance · Classroom
£4,500per delegate2+ people: £3,600 each
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December 2026
7DEC 7 - 11 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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January 2027
11JAN 11 - 15 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Netherlands flag AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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February 2027
8FEB 8 - 12 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Switzerland flag GenevaSwitzerland · Classroom
£5,250per delegate2+ people: £4,200 each
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March 2027
8MAR 8 - 12 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Turkey flag IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£2,850per delegate2+ people: £2,280 each
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April 2027
12APR 12 - 16 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
South Africa flag Cape TownSouth Africa · Classroom
£2,840per delegate2+ people: £2,272 each
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May 2027
10MAY 10 - 14 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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June 2027
14JUN 14 - 18 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
France flag ParisFrance · Classroom
£4,500per delegate2+ people: £3,600 each
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July 2027
12JUL 12 - 16 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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August 2027
9AUG 9 - 13 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Netherlands flag AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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September 2027
13SEP 13 - 17 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Switzerland flag GenevaSwitzerland · Classroom
£5,250per delegate2+ people: £4,200 each
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October 2027
11OCT 11 - 15 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Turkey flag IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£2,850per delegate2+ people: £2,280 each
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November 2027
8NOV 8 - 12 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Austria flag ViennaAustria · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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December 2027
13DEC 13 - 17 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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Questions

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Inventory Optimisation with Analytics course?

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

When is the next Inventory Optimisation with Analytics course?

The next public date is 16 - 20 Nov 2026 in Paris. There are 14 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Paris, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Geneva, Istanbul, Cape Town, Barcelona, Vienna.

Can I take Inventory Optimisation with Analytics online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,050 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,840 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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