Course overview
Inventory Management & Control is an introduction that builds a solid working knowledge in Inventory Management & Control. It covers the principles, the requirements of CIPS and ASCM frameworks, Incoterms 2020 and ISO 28000, and the practical methods used on site, with case studies from operations in the Gulf, Africa and worldwide. Available online, in the classroom in 60 cities, or in-house.
What participants will be able to do
- Explain the principles, terminology and scope of Inventory Management & Control
- Apply the relevant requirements of CIPS and ASCM frameworks, Incoterms 2020 and ISO 28000
- Use practical tools, checklists and calculations with confidence
- Recognise common problems, risks and root causes and choose the right corrective action
- Prepare an improvement plan for their own site or organisation
Who should attend
Designed for procurement, supply chain, warehouse and logistics professionals, new joiners and anyone who needs a solid grounding in the subject.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Principles and terminologyScope, key definitions and how Inventory Management & Control fits into daily operations
- Day 2: Codes, standards and requirementsWhat CIPS and ASCM frameworks, Incoterms 2020 and ISO 28000 require, and how to read them
- Day 3: Methods, tools and calculationsStep-by-step methods, checklists and worked examples
- Day 4: Operation, inspection and common problemsTypical failures, warning signs and what to do about them
- Day 5: Case studies, workshop and assessmentGroup exercise on real cases and a final knowledge check
What the 10-day edition adds
- Day 6: Applied project, part 1Apply the week-one methods to a case from your organisation
- Day 7: Data and digital toolsSoftware, spreadsheets and digital tools used in practice
- Day 8: Lessons from incidents and auditsWhat investigations and audit findings teach
- Day 9: Applied project, part 2Complete, test and refine your solution
- Day 10: Presentations and final assessmentPresent to the group and complete the final assessment
Training method and certificate
Interactive sessions, practical exercises, case studies and pre- and post-course assessments. Participants receive a Qimma Global Training certificate of completion stating the training hours (30 hours for 5 days, 60 hours for 10 days). Delivered in English or Arabic.
Dates 2027–2030
None of these dates work? We run this course for your team on the date and in the place you choose.
| Dates | City | Duration | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17–21 Jan 2027 | Algiers Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 27 Jun – 8 Jul 2027 | Alexandria Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 5–9 Jul 2027 | Istanbul Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 26 Jul – 6 Aug 2027 | Munich Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 6–10 Dec 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 30 Jan – 3 Feb 2028 | Muscat Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 3–14 Apr 2028 | Geneva Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 1–5 May 2028 | Tbilisi Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 16–27 Oct 2028 | Toronto Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 27 Nov – 1 Dec 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 26 Feb – 2 Mar 2029 | Abu Dhabi Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 26 Mar – 6 Apr 2029 | Dubai Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 2–6 Jul 2029 | Marrakech Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 6–17 Aug 2029 | Lisbon Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 13–17 Aug 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 25–29 Mar 2030 | Istanbul Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 20–31 May 2030 | Toronto Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 29 Jul – 2 Aug 2030 | Brussels Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 4–15 Aug 2030 | Salalah Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 12–16 Aug 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
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