Inventory Optimisation and Demand Planning
Course overview
Holding too much stock ties up cash while holding too little disrupts operations and disappoints customers. This course teaches how to forecast demand and set inventory policies that balance service against cost. Participants work with reorder methods, safety stock, and forecasting techniques.
What you will gain
- Forecast demand using quantitative methods
- Classify inventory by value and movement
- Calculate reorder points and order quantities
- Set safety stock to meet service targets
- Reduce excess and obsolete inventory
- Measure inventory performance and turnover
Who should attend
- Inventory and stock controllers
- Demand and supply planners
- Warehouse managers
- Supply chain analysts
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 to 16 Oct 2026 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 | Book |
| 8 to 12 Feb 2027 | Cape Town | 5 Days | R18,000 | Book |
| 14 to 18 Jun 2027 | Durban | 5 Days | R18,000 | Book |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Dates run in the second week of each month. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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