Inventory Control Training Service | in Dammam - Riyadh - Jeddah - Makkah

Inventory control training on stock management, optimization, tracking systems, cycle counts & warehouse operations aligned with ISO 9001 best practices.

Course Title

Inventory Control

Course Duration

1 Day

Competency Assessment Criteria

Practical Assessment and Knowledge Assessment

Training Delivery Method

Classroom (Instructor-Led) or Online (Instructor-Led)

Service Coverage

Saudi Arabia - Bahrain - Kuwait - Philippines

Course Average Passing Rate

96%

Post Training Reporting

Post Training Report(s) + Candidate(s) Training Evaluation Forms

Certificate of Successful Completion

Certification is provided upon successful completion. The certificate can be verified through a QR-Code system.

Certification Provider

Tamkene Saudi Training Center - Approved by TVTC (Technical and Vocational Training Corporation)

Certificate Validity

2 Years (Extendable with additional training hours)

Instructors Languages

English / Arabic / Urdu / Hindi / Pashto

Training Services Design Methodology

ADDIE Training Design Methodology

Course Overview

This intensive Inventory Control training course provides essential knowledge and practical skills for effective inventory management in warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities. Participants learn inventory tracking methods, stock level optimization, cycle counting procedures, and inventory accuracy techniques that minimize costs while ensuring product availability.

The course emphasizes hands-on applications of inventory control principles, covering receiving procedures, storage optimization, picking accuracy, and inventory reconciliation. Participants develop competency in using inventory management systems, implementing ABC analysis, calculating reorder points, and maintaining inventory accuracy while adhering to ISO 9001 quality management standards and industry best practices for supply chain efficiency.

Key Learning Objectives

Apply fundamental inventory management principles including stock level optimization, reorder point calculations, and safety stock determination
Implement effective inventory tracking methods using barcode systems, RFID technology, and inventory management software
Execute accurate cycle counting procedures and physical inventory processes following established protocols and reconciliation methods
Analyze inventory performance metrics including turnover ratios, carrying costs, stockout rates, and accuracy percentages
Utilize ABC analysis and inventory classification techniques for prioritizing stock management and resource allocation
Perform receiving, putaway, picking, and shipping operations with accuracy verification and documentation requirements
Identify and resolve inventory discrepancies through root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
Comply with ISO 9001 quality standards, regulatory requirements, and company-specific inventory control procedures

Group Exercises

Inventory optimization workshop including (analyzing provided inventory data, identifying improvement opportunities, calculating optimal stock levels, presenting recommendations)
Root cause analysis activity including (investigating sample inventory discrepancies, using fishbone diagrams, developing corrective actions, creating prevention plans)
Cycle counting simulation including (team-based counting exercise, variance resolution discussion, accuracy improvement brainstorming, best practice sharing)
Process mapping exercise including (documenting current receiving process, identifying inefficiencies, designing improved workflow, implementing standardization)

Knowledge Assessment

Written examination including (multiple-choice questions on inventory principles, calculation problems for reorder points, scenario-based inventory decisions)
Metrics calculation exercises including (inventory turnover computation, EOQ determination, safety stock calculation, ABC classification assignment)
Cycle counting procedures quiz including (count frequency determination, variance tolerance application, adjustment authorization protocols)
Problem-solving scenarios including (stockout resolution, discrepancy investigation, slow-moving inventory management, system error correction)

Course Outline

1. Inventory Management Fundamentals

Inventory control objectives including (cost minimization, service level maintenance, space utilization, obsolescence prevention)
Inventory types including (raw materials, work-in-progress, finished goods, maintenance repair operations supplies)
Inventory costs including (holding costs, ordering costs, shortage costs, quality costs and their impact)
Key performance indicators including (inventory turnover ratio, days on hand, fill rate, inventory accuracy percentage)

2. Inventory Classification and Analysis

ABC analysis methodology including (Pareto principle application, value-based classification, consumption pattern analysis, resource allocation strategies)
XYZ analysis including (demand variability assessment, predictability classification, combined ABC-XYZ matrix, stocking policy determination)
Item master data management including (SKU creation, product descriptions, unit of measure definitions, attribute assignment)
Slow-moving and obsolete inventory including (identification criteria, disposition strategies, write-off procedures, prevention methods)

3. Stock Level Management and Replenishment

Reorder point calculations including (lead time consideration, demand forecasting, safety stock inclusion, formula application)
Economic order quantity including (EOQ formula, order cost analysis, holding cost evaluation, optimal order size determination)
Safety stock determination including (service level targets, demand variability, lead time variability, statistical calculation methods)
Replenishment methods including (fixed order quantity, fixed order interval, min-max systems, vendor-managed inventory)

4. Inventory Tracking Systems and Technology

Barcode systems including (barcode types and standards, scanning procedures, label creation, mobile device usage)
RFID technology including (tag types, reader operations, real-time tracking capabilities, implementation considerations)
Inventory management software including (system navigation, transaction processing, report generation, data accuracy maintenance)
Automated data collection including (warehouse management system integration, real-time updates, error reduction techniques, system validation)

5. Receiving and Putaway Operations

Receiving procedures including (purchase order verification, quantity counting, quality inspection, discrepancy documentation)
Receiving documentation including (goods receipt notes, packing slip reconciliation, system transaction recording, vendor performance tracking)
Putaway strategies including (location assignment logic, slotting optimization, FIFO/FEFO compliance, bin location management)
Quality control during receiving including (visual inspection, sampling procedures, nonconforming material handling, quarantine protocols)

6. Cycle Counting and Physical Inventory

Cycle counting fundamentals including (frequency determination, count schedule creation, ABC-based prioritization, resource planning)
Count execution procedures including (blind counting methods, tag system usage, count sheet completion, verification processes)
Variance investigation including (tolerance limits, discrepancy analysis, root cause identification, corrective action implementation)
Physical inventory processes including (year-end counts, wall-to-wall procedures, freeze requirements, reconciliation methods)

7. Picking and Shipping Accuracy

Picking methods including (discrete picking, batch picking, zone picking, wave picking strategies)
Accuracy verification including (pick confirmation, barcode scanning validation, weight checks, item cross-verification)
Shipping documentation including (packing lists, bills of lading, shipping labels, carrier manifests)
Order accuracy measurement including (error tracking, accuracy rate calculation, continuous improvement initiatives, quality audits)

8. Inventory Performance and Continuous Improvement

Inventory metrics analysis including (turnover calculation, carrying cost assessment, stockout frequency, fill rate measurement)
Discrepancy management including (adjustment procedures, trend analysis, accountability systems, preventive measures)
ISO 9001 compliance including (quality management system requirements, documentation control, internal audits, corrective and preventive actions)
Process improvement techniques including (root cause analysis tools, standard work development, training program enhancement, technology optimization)

Practical Assessment

System navigation demonstration including (processing receiving transactions, recording cycle counts, generating inventory reports, investigating discrepancies)
Cycle counting exercise including (performing blind count, recording results accurately, calculating variances, recommending adjustments)
ABC analysis project including (classifying inventory items, calculating annual usage values, creating classification matrix, developing management strategies)
Receiving and putaway simulation including (verifying incoming shipment, identifying discrepancies, determining optimal storage locations, completing documentation)

Gained Core Technical Skills

Inventory management principles including (stock optimization, reorder point calculations, safety stock determination, EOQ application)
ABC analysis including (value-based classification, consumption pattern analysis, prioritization strategies, resource allocation)
Inventory tracking including (barcode scanning, RFID operations, system transaction processing, real-time data management)
Cycle counting including (count execution, blind counting methods, variance investigation, adjustment procedures)
Receiving operations including (purchase order verification, quality inspection, discrepancy resolution, system recording)
Picking accuracy including (order verification, scanning validation, error prevention, quality control)
Performance metrics including (turnover calculation, accuracy measurement, carrying cost analysis, KPI reporting)
ISO 9001 compliance including (quality standards, documentation requirements, audit procedures, continuous improvement)

Training Design Methodology