Inventory & Warehouse Management

Introduction

Inventory and warehouse management are critical components of an efficient supply chain. Poor inventory accuracy, stockouts, excess materials, and inefficient warehouse operations can significantly increase costs, reduce productivity, and disrupt business continuity. Modern organisations require professionals who can manage inventory scientifically, optimise warehouse layouts, implement best‑practice storage systems, and ensure accurate materials handling.

This course provides a comprehensive foundation in inventory control, warehouse operations, materials handling, stock optimisation, and performance measurement. It is designed for procurement, supply chain, logistics, warehouse, and operations professionals.

The GTMCS Inventory & Warehouse Management course delivers a practical, industry‑aligned, and competency‑focused learning experience.

This Training Course Will Highlight

Inventory control fundamentals

Warehouse operations & layout design

Materials handling systems

Stock accuracy & cycle counting

ABC analysis & classification

Safety stock & reorder point calculations

Warehouse KPIs

Inventory optimisation techniques

Course Benefits

Strengthen inventory accuracy & control

Improve warehouse efficiency & materials flow

Enhance stock optimisation & cost reduction

Build confidence in inventory planning & analysis

Support operational reliability & supply chain continuity

Align workforce with global inventory management best practices

Tools & Techniques Covered

ABC classification

EOQ (Economic Order Quantity)

Safety stock & reorder point formulas

Warehouse layout optimisation

Cycle counting methods

Inventory KPI dashboards

Practical Workshops

ABC classification exercise

Warehouse layout redesign

Cycle counting simulation

Inventory optimisation practice

Materials handling case studies

Real‑World Case Studies

Stockouts caused by poor inventory control

Excess inventory increasing carrying cost

Inefficient warehouse layout reducing productivity

Incorrect materials handling causing damage

Cycle counting errors leading to inaccurate stock records

Industry Relevance

This course is essential for:

Inventory controllers

Warehouse supervisors

Supply chain & logistics teams

Procurement & materials management professionals

Operations & production teams

Future Skills Alignment

Inventory literacy

Warehouse optimisation

Data‑driven stock management

Materials handling competency

Operational efficiency

Objectives

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

Understand inventory control fundamentals

Apply ABC classification & stock optimisation tools

Improve warehouse layout & materials handling

Conduct cycle counting & maintain stock accuracy

Analyse inventory KPIs & performance gaps

Support efficient & reliable warehouse operations

Certificates

Upon successful completion of this training course, participants will receive a GTMCS Certificate of Completion.