Inventory Control and Warehouse Management

Overview:

Introduction:

Inventory control and warehouse management refer to the structured coordination of inventory tracking systems, storage frameworks, and logistical procedures used to manage the movement and availability of materials across operational environments. These functions support cost efficiency, supply continuity, and institutional accuracy by integrating classification models, space utilization logic, and control mechanisms. This training program introduces institutional systems for inventory governance, warehousing infrastructure, and supply alignment.

Program Objectives:

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

• Identify institutional systems governing inventory control and materials tracking.

• Outline classification models and organizational procedures for warehouse operations.

• Classify inventory valuation, documentation, and auditing frameworks.

• Examine space utilization, layout planning, and internal movement structures.

• Evaluate institutional models for integrating inventory systems with supply and demand cycles.

Targeted Audience:

• Warehouse and Inventory Managers.

• Supply Chain and Logistics Officers.

• Procurement and Materials Control Professionals.

• Operations and Facility Coordinators.

• Internal Audit and Compliance Staff.

Program Outline:

Unit 1:

Foundations of Inventory Control Systems:

• Definitions and scope of inventory control in institutional settings.

• Classification of inventory types and storage categories.

• Models for tracking, recording, and monitoring inventory movement.

• Documentation systems supporting inventory control procedures.

• Role of inventory control in minimizing discrepancies and inefficiencies.

Unit 2:

Warehouse Operations and Infrastructure:

• Structural layout models for efficient warehouse organization.

• Space optimization principles for inventory placement.

• Procedures for receiving, storage, and dispatch coordination.

• Workflow mapping and internal movement structuring models.

• Warehouse roles and responsibilities under control systems.

Unit 3:

Inventory Valuation and Stock Control Models:

• Inventory valuation methods, including FIFO, LIFO, and Weighted Average.

• Stock rotation logic and reorder level structuring.

• Cycle count planning and periodic audit procedures.

• Obsolescence classification and stock reconciliation models.

• Role of safety stock and buffer stock in supply continuity.

Unit 4:

Integration with Procurement and Distribution Systems:

• Relationship between inventory control and supply chain planning.

• Procurement alignment with inventory turnover structures.

• Coordination principles between inbound logistics and storage systems.

• Scheduling and replenishment models for consistent flow.

• Key activities for integrating inventory systems with sales and production units.

Unit 5:

Inventory Governance and Performance Oversight:

• Governance frameworks for inventory accuracy and traceability.

• Indicators and KPIs used in inventory performance evaluation.

• Compliance structures for materials documentation and audit.

• Role of systems integration, including ERP and WMS in control logic.

• Institutional accountability in warehouse and inventory functions.