Effective Inventory Management and Optimization

Effective Inventory Management and Optimization

位教师：Mustafa Bayulgen

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Assess the significance of effective inventory management and its impact on organizational performance.
Get familiar with the fundamental parameters of inventory management and optimization.
Apply various inventory forecasting and demand planning techniques used in inventory management.
Develop effective inventory optimization strategies to improve inventory turnover, reduce excess stock, and enhance customer satisfaction.

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Efficient inventory management is vital to balancing customer demand with cost control in today’s competitive business environment. This course, Effective Inventory Management and Optimization, equips learners with practical strategies to maintain optimal stock levels, minimize carrying costs, and improve overall inventory efficiency.

You’ll explore the role of inventory in driving profitability, covering techniques to prevent stockouts, reduce excess inventory, and streamline order fulfillment. Through best practices and applied examples, the course highlights how effective inventory control supports supply chain performance, customer satisfaction, and organizational success. Designed for professionals in logistics, supply chain, procurement, and inventory management, the course is also valuable for business owners and managers seeking to strengthen operational performance. A basic understanding of business operations or supply chain concepts is recommended but not required.

This course provides comprehensive insights into inventory management techniques and best practices to optimize inventory levels, reduce costs, and improve inventory management efficiency. Participants will gain valuable knowledge and practical skills to enhance inventory control processes.

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22个视频6篇阅读材料6个作业

22个视频总计81分钟

Introduction to the Course and the Instructor 3分钟
Understanding the Importance of Inventory Management 4分钟
Key Objectives and Benefits of Efficient Inventory Control 4分钟
Common Inventory Management Challenges and Pitfalls 3分钟
Overview of Inventory Systems and Technology 4分钟
Supply and Demand 3分钟
Replenishment Order and Lot Size 2分钟
Lead Time, Demand During Lead Time and Replenishment Period 2分钟
Inventory Position, Reorder Point and Order-Up-To Level 3分钟
Methods For Forecasting Demand and Sales: Part 1 4分钟
Methods For Forecasting Demand and Sales: Part 2 3分钟
Data Analysis and Historical Sales Patterns 3分钟
Forecasting Requirements Through Material Requirements Planning (MRP) 3分钟
Inventory Related Costs 7分钟
Classification of Inventory Items: ABC Analysis, XYZ Analysis and Other Methods 7分钟
Just-in-Time (JIT) Inventory Management 2分钟
Inventory Optimization Part 1: Cost Minimization, Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) Model and its Extensions 3分钟
Inventory Optimization Part 2: Determining Safety Stocks and Reorder Points 7分钟
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) For Inventory Management 4分钟
Replenishment Tracking and Expediting 3分钟
Using Technology For Inventory Modeling and Optimization 3分钟
Lessons For Inventory Management Professionals From Lean Manufacturing Principles 3分钟