Effective Inventory Management and Optimization (Coursera)

Inventory management directly impacts an organization's bottom line, affecting factors such as operational costs, customer satisfaction, and overall profitability. Mismanagement of inventory can lead to stockouts, delays in fulfilling orders, increased carrying costs, and inefficient use of resources.

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.

A basic understanding of supply chain, logistics, or business operations is recommended. Familiarity with inventory concepts is advantageous.

This course is designed for professionals involved in inventory management, logistics, supply chain, or procurement functions. It is also beneficial for business owners and managers seeking to improve their organization's inventory management practices.

What you'll learn

- 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.

Syllabus

Effective Inventory Management and Optimization

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.