Materials and Warehouse Management

About this course

Learn how to analyze inventory systems, apply inventory valuation techniques, and manage warehouse operations effectively using structured warehouse management processes and systems. This course provides practical skills in materials management, inventory control, valuation methods, and Warehouse Management System (WMS) operations used in real-world supply chains. The course begins with the fundamentals of materials management, helping learners understand inventory control concepts, stock level techniques, and real-world approaches for maintaining efficient material flow and operational continuity. As the course progresses, learners explore inventory valuation and pricing methods including EOQ, FIFO, LIFO, and average costing techniques. The course emphasizes how these methods influence inventory decisions, operational efficiency, and cost management. Advanced modules introduce Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), covering system hierarchy, setup, interface design, and digital warehouse management concepts. Learners will understand how modern warehouse systems improve inventory visibility, coordination, and operational control. The course concludes with practical warehouse execution processes using WMS, including receiving operations, reverse logistics, inventory management, and real-time order workflows. What makes this course unique is its seamless integration of inventory theory with practical warehouse system applications. By the end of the course, learners will be able to optimize inventory decisions, improve warehouse efficiency, apply WMS workflows confidently, and contribute effectively to modern logistics and supply chain operations.

Course objectives

• to enhance skills in materials management and inventory control
• to develop practical knowledge of warehouse operations and processes
• to understand and implement different inventory valuation methods