Inventory & Warehouse Management Course
Balance inventory holding costs against stock availability, and keep receiving, picking and dispatch accurate and fast. This two-day inventory management course in Malaysia covers ABC-XYZ classification, dynamic safety stock and EOQ calculations, warehouse slotting with batch, zone and wave picking, and cycle counting programmes.
Course overview
Inventory and warehouse operations are crucial touchpoints where working capital meets physical execution. This intensive course covers modern inventory optimization algorithms, automated warehousing technology, smart material handling systems, and real-time tracking architectures. Participants will gain practical skills to reduce carrying costs, improve order fulfillment speed, and maintain flawless inventory accuracy.
Programme: Inventory, Warehouse & Materials Management Excellence 2030
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Choose Inventory, Warehouse & Materials Management for stock policies, working capital, warehouse layout, automation, picking and inventory accuracy. Supply Chain Management & Operational Excellence takes a network-wide view, covering demand sensing, integrated business planning, network design and digital twins, constraint management and control towers.
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Inventory, Warehouse & Materials Management deals with stock levels and warehouse operations, from reorder points to cycle counting. Strategic Procurement & Sourcing covers how goods and services are sourced, with category management, ethical sourcing, market intelligence, supplier network risk and total value of ownership.
What you will learn
- Working Capital Optimization: Lower inventory holding costs while improving service levels and stock availability.
- Smart Warehouse Automation: Evaluate and deploy robotics, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS), and WMS platforms.
- Process Efficiency: Streamline receiving, picking, packing, and dispatch operations using lean practices.
- Flawless Accuracy: Implement continuous cycle counting and IoT-enabled tracking to achieve high inventory visibility.
Course outline
Explore the 8 modules covered in the programme. The sequence and emphasis can be tailored to participant needs.
Day 1: Advanced Inventory Analytics & Control Strategy
Strategic Inventory Management in the 2030 Era
- The strategic balance between inventory optimization and customer satisfaction.
- Understanding inventory holding, order, and stockout costs.
- Key metrics: Inventory Turnover Ratio, Days Sales of Inventory (DSI), and OTIF.
Advanced Segmentation & Classification Techniques
- Multi-criteria inventory classification (ABC-XYZ Analysis).
- Managing critical spare parts, MRO items, and high-velocity goods.
- Tailoring inventory policies based on lead-time and demand variability.
Dynamic Safety Stock & Reorder Point Optimization
- Calculating dynamic safety stocks based on variable lead times and demand.
- Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) adaptations for volatile markets.
- Buffer management in Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) frameworks.
Working Capital Optimization & Multi-Echelon Control
- Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization (MEIO) across complex networks.
- Reducing slow-moving, obsolete, and non-moving (SLOB) inventory.
- Synchronizing inventory replenishment with production and supply schedules.
Day 2: Next-Gen Warehouse Operations & Material Handling
Next-Generation Warehouse Design & Layout
- Principles of lean layout design for optimal spatial utilization.
- Dynamic slotting strategies based on velocity and seasonality.
- Designing warehouse infrastructure for rapid omnichannel fulfillment.
Warehouse Automation, Robotics & WMS Integration
- Evaluating AGVs, AMRs, ASRS, and automated sorting technologies.
- Role of modern Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and IoT integration.
- Voice, vision, and light-guided picking technologies.
Material Handling, Receiving & Dispatch Optimization
- Optimizing inbound dock scheduling, receiving, and cross-docking operations.
- Advanced order picking strategies (Batch, Zone, Wave picking).
- Outbound staging, packing automation, and loading efficiency.
Inventory Accuracy, Auditing & Operational Excellence
- Establishing world-class cycle counting programs vs. physical wall-to-wall counts.
- Root-cause analysis for inventory discrepancies and shrinkage.
- Developing a physical operations transformation plan.
Inventory Accuracy, Auditing & Operational Excellence
Trainer-led explanation and discussion connect the module topics to workplace application.
Who this course is for
Procurement and sourcing professionals, supply chain managers, supplier relationship teams, operations leaders and inventory or warehouse managers.
Before you join
Bring a learning objective and an anonymised example to discuss. Confirm any software accounts, equipment or other prerequisites with ISDS before booking.
How to join this Inventory, Warehouse & Materials Management course in Malaysia
Looking for warehouse management training in Malaysia for your stores or inventory team? It suits inventory and warehouse managers, supply chain managers, operations leaders and procurement professionals, who leave with inventory policies for different item classes, methods to reduce slow-moving and obsolete stock, and a physical operations transformation plan.
Kursus Pengurusan Stor dan Inventori (Inventory & Warehouse Management) di Malaysia
Kursus 2 hari untuk pengurus inventori dan gudang, pengurus rantaian bekalan, pemimpin operasi dan profesional perolehan. Peserta mengelaskan stok melalui analisis ABC-XYZ, mengira stok keselamatan dan titik pesanan semula, merancang susun atur gudang serta membina program kiraan kitaran (cycle count). Kelas awam dan latihan dalaman boleh dibincangkan mengikut keperluan organisasi. Sila sahkan kelayakan HRD Corp (HRDF), pengaturan tuntutan, yuran dan tarikh dengan ISDS sebelum membuat tempahan.
Your trainer
Dr Jude Selvaraj Joseph
A master trainer and consultant with more than 25 years of corporate experience across education, hospitality, logistics and supply chain. His work connects leadership, people development and operational improvement.
Trainer availability is confirmed for each programme.
Get the full course brochure
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Questions about Inventory, Warehouse & Materials Management
Does this inventory management course cover spare parts and MRO stores?
Yes. The segmentation module covers critical spare parts, MRO items and high-velocity goods, using multi-criteria ABC-XYZ classification and inventory policies tailored to lead-time and demand variability. Later modules address safety stock, reorder points and reducing slow-moving, obsolete and non-moving (SLOB) inventory.
Who should attend Inventory, Warehouse & Materials Management training?
Procurement and sourcing professionals, supply chain managers, supplier relationship teams, operations leaders and inventory or warehouse managers.
Who teaches the Inventory, Warehouse & Materials Management course?
Dr Jude Selvaraj Joseph is the assigned trainer. Trainer availability is confirmed with your programme arrangements.
How is the course taught?
Trainer-led explanation and discussion connect the module topics to workplace application.
How long is the Inventory, Warehouse & Materials Management course?
The course runs for 2 days. Ask ISDS about the next public session or an in-house schedule for your team.
Is the Inventory, Warehouse & Materials Management course HRDF claimable?
Ask ISDS to confirm HRD Corp (formerly HRDF) eligibility and claim arrangements for this programme before booking. Where applicable, claims are arranged through our partner, Orange Revolution.
Will I receive a certificate for the Inventory, Warehouse & Materials Management course?
Public-class participants receive a certificate of participation. Ask ISDS about certificate arrangements for in-house training.
How much does the Inventory, Warehouse & Materials Management course cost?
Ask for a quotation or an in-house proposal. Share your course, team size and preferred dates, and we will confirm the format, fees, inclusions and any HRD Corp claim arrangements.