Course Description

This 5-day course provides participants with foundational knowledge and practical skills in planning and inventory management, based on APICS standards. The program covers demand management, supply planning, inventory control, and key operational concepts to optimize inventory performance, reduce costs, and improve service levels. Participants will gain hands-on experience applying APICS tools and techniques to real-world supply chain scenarios.

Course Objectives

 Upon the successful completion of this course, each participant will be able to:

  • Understand core concepts of demand planning, supply planning, and inventory management.
  • Apply inventory control methods, forecasting techniques, and replenishment strategies.
  • Optimize inventory levels to balance cost and service.
  • Use APICS tools and frameworks to improve operational efficiency.
  • Prepare for APICS certification exams in planning and inventory management.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for supply chain planners, inventory managers, procurement specialists, and professionals involved in planning, inventory control, and operations management.

Course Agenda

Registration

Welcome & Introduction

Pre-Test

Day 1 – Introduction to Supply Chain & Inventory Management

  • Overview of supply chain management principles
  • Role of planning and inventory in operational efficiency
  • Key performance metrics for inventory and planning
  • Hands-on exercise: Mapping inventory flow and identifying key metrics

Day 2 – Demand Planning & Forecasting

  • Forecasting methods and demand management techniques
  • Collaborative planning with stakeholders
  • Hands-on exercise: Forecasting demand using historical data

Day 3 – Inventory Control & Replenishment Strategies

  • Inventory classification, safety stock, and reorder points
  • Lot-sizing, EOQ, and replenishment techniques
  • Hands-on exercise: Applying inventory control methods to sample scenarios

Day 4 – Supply Planning & Coordination

  • Materials requirements planning (MRP) basics
  • Coordination with suppliers and production scheduling
  • Hands-on exercise: Simulating supply planning and MRP run

Day 5 – Integration, KPIs & Certification Prep

  • Integrating planning, inventory, and supply chain functions
  • KPIs, reporting, and performance monitoring
  • Practice questions and review for APICS exam
  • Wrap-up and best practices

Post Test

End of the Course

Assessment Methodology

All courses conducted by EdTech will begin with a Pre-evaluation and end with a Post-evaluation. The instructor will evaluate the knowledge and skills of the participants according to the feedback given by participants. This will help to recognize the benefits and the level of knowledge gained by participants through the course.

Training Methodology

Facilitated by a highly qualified specialist, who has extensive knowledge and experience; this program will be conducted using extensively interactive methods, encouraging participants to share their own experiences and apply the program material to real-life work situations in order to stimulate group discussions and improve the efficiency of the subject coverage.

Percentages of the total course hour classification are:

  • ​40% Theoretical lectures, Concepts and approach
  • 20% Motivation to develop individual skill and Techniques
  • 20% Case Studies and Practical Exercises
  • 20% Topic General Discussions and interaction

Course Manual

Participants will be provided with comprehensive presentation material as reference manual. This presentation material is a compilation of core valuable information, references, presentation methods and inspiring reading which will be used as a part of the material guide.

Course Certificate

At the completion of the course, all participants who successfully accomplished the required contact hours will receive an EdTech Training Participation Certificate as a testimony to their commitment to professional development and further education.

Why Edtech ?

  • Industry Experienced; Internationally Qualified Trainers
  • Hands-on Practical Sessions & Assignments
  • Intensive Study materials
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Realistic training methodology
  • High-Quality Training in Affordable Course Fees
  • Achievement Certificate, as approved by the Ministry of Education (Abu Dhabi Center for Technical and Vocational Education Training - ACTVET), HABC, AWS, IAOSHE, SHRM, etc.