Essential Inventory Control Skills - Online @ AVC - Begins March 25, 2026
Essential Inventory Control Skills
7 weeks, 21 hours through Antelope Valley College, Wednesday, March 25 to May 5, 2026, 5-8pm - led by APICS recognized instructors.
Instructor for this course is Jose Feliciano. Click here for the instructor's bio
7 weeks, Wednesdays, 21 total hours through Antelope Valley College.
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.
Topics and Course Content
Fundamentals of Inventory Management (PIM-2)
- Inventory management objectives and strategy
- Function and purpose of inventory
- Inventory trade off decisions
Purpose & Function of Inventory (PIM-3)
- Five functions of inventory
- Elements of inventory cost, Inventory valuation
Inventory Replenishment & Performance (PIM-5)
- ABC Inventory Control
- Inventory Accuracy Tool Kit
- Measuring Inventory Performance
Lean Inventory (PIM-7)
- Lean concepts and practice
- Lean techniques
Warehouse Management (PDL-7)
- Basic functions and objectives of warehousing
- Warehouse operations
- Warehouse performance measurements
Packaging & Materials Handling (PDL-8)
- Warehouse design, layout, capacity planning
- Material handling, storage, and picking
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.
To register:
Registration is handled by our college partners. For cost and information,
Contact Antelope Valley College: Debbie Lindsey (661) 722-6521 or [email protected] or click this link for more information.
Are you interested in our other Essential Skills Training courses for Planners, Buyers, and Operations personnel? Then click here to download our flyer of upcoming courses. Plan your education for yourself and your employees for the coming year!
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