This course provides the students with the knowledge and skills to delve into effective inventory management strategies within complex supply chains. Topics include the role of safety inventory in risk mitigation, impact of supply uncertainty, multi-echelon management strategies, various inventory control methods, lean practices for efficiency, and accurate inventory auditing techniques.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Inventory Management in Supply Chains
The role of safety inventory in a supply chain
The impact of supply uncertainty on safety inventory
The impact of aggregation on safety inventory
Managing safety inventory in a multi-echelon supply chain
Inventory control methods (e.g., FIFO, LIFO)
Lean Inventory Practices
Inventory Auditing and Accuracy
Materials Requirement Planning (MRP)
Inventory Control Models
Supplier Relationship Management
KPIs for inventory control
Inventory management technology (Inventory management software, IoT in inventory management, etc.)
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
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| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42664 |
January 5, 2026 to April 17, 2026 |
Lecture Lab |
VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.