Practical Workshop in Inventory & Materials Management

Course Introduction

Delivered over five days, this workshop-based programme on Inventory & Materials Management combines concise technical input with hands-on application. It is built around sourcing, tendering and supplier management, so examples, exercises and discussion stay relevant to participants' daily work.

Training Objectives

• 01Explain the core principles, terminology and standards behind Inventory & Materials Management in clear, practical language
• 02Select and adapt suitable approaches to Inventory & Materials Management for the constraints of sourcing, tendering and supplier management
• 03Diagnose weak spots in current practice and prioritise corrective action
• 04Use practical tools, checklists and templates that support day-to-day Inventory & Materials Management
• 05Leave with a prioritised list of improvements you can start within 30 days

What You Will Take Away

• A negotiation and communication cheat-sheet
• Worked examples using realistic regional scenarios
• A ready-to-use template pack for daily work

Who Should Attend

• Procurement & Purchasing Officers
• Supply Chain Managers
• Contracts Administrators
• Category & Sourcing Specialists

Prerequisites: Open to all levels; participants are encouraged to bring a real work challenge.

Training Methodology

Learning happens by doing — teams work through practical tasks, present their results and receive immediate feedback. Case material and examples are drawn from sourcing, tendering and supplier management.

Day-by-Day Programme (5 Days)

• Day 1
  Foundations and context

  Key terms, roles and the regulatory background behind Inventory & Materials Management, with examples from sourcing, tendering and supplier management.

• Day 2
  Methods and standards in depth

  A detailed look at frameworks, codes and decision methods used in Inventory & Materials Management.

• Day 3
  Practical workshop day

  Group exercises and simulations that put Inventory & Materials Management techniques to work.

• Day 4
  Case-study day

  Real-world cases, failure analysis and improvement options related to Inventory & Materials Management.

• Day 5
  Action plan and assessment

  Review, individual action plans and a short assessment to confirm readiness to apply Inventory & Materials Management.

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