Essential Inventory Control Skills at PDC

 

November 02, 2021
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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On Line Training in partnership with PDC
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Essential Inventory Control Skills

6 weeks, 2-hours, twice a week for 24 total hours through Professional Development Center (PDC) of Glendale Community College. Dates are: Nov. 2 to Dec 16, 2021, 4-6 PM (Pacific Time) on Tuesday & Thursday (NO classes the week of Nov. 22).  - led by APICS recognized instructors.

Note: This class will be completely on-line.

Course Description 

This course focuses on universally accepted inventory planning and control processes and systems used by Stockroom and Inventory Management professionals:  The concepts presented in this course are applicable to managing inventory in all Manufacturing, Service, and Distribution companies.  All terms and concepts taught in this course are based on the APICS Body of knowledge.

Who Should Attend:

This course is ideal for both new and experienced employees whose job deals with planning and controlling inventory including: Stockroom personnel, Shipping and Receiving employees, Material Handlers, Inventory Planners, Cycle counters and other inventory control associates that want to hone their job skills and gain practical knowledge in the field of Stockroom and Inventory Management.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.  However it is strongly recommended that students have a basic knowledge or some experience in Stockroom or Inventory activities.

Learning Goals and Results

Students will learn basic terms, concepts, systems, and best practices used by Inventory Management and Stockroom professionals that can immediately be used in performing their current job and/or used to prepare for their next job opportunity.  The terminology and concepts learned in this course will also aid students in preparing for the APICS Production & Inventory Management (CPIM), Certification exams.

Key Concepts

Essential Skills Learned

Purpose & Function of Inventory

Inventory Replenishment

Inventory Measurement & Control

Lean Inventory

Warehouse Management

Packaging & Materials Handling


Cost Analysis, inventory valuation

Order Point, Safety Stock & EOQ

Inventory accuracy, cycle counting

Lean inventory techniques

Warehouse/Stockroom operations activities and roles

Material handling, storage, and picking techniques

 

To register: 

Registration is handled by our college partners.  For cost and information, contact Professional Development Center at: 818-957-0024.

NOTE: PDC is running a special where ETP Qualified students can register for $250. Register NOW! Click here to register. 

Are you interested in our other Essential Skills Training courses for Planners, Buyers, Warehouse, and Inventory Control personnel?  Then click here to download our flyer of upcoming courses.  Plan your education for yourself and your employees for the coming year! 

For more information about course content, contact [email protected].