Inventory Management in disruptive times

Welcome to our practical course on Inventory Management in Disruptive Times.

The course is designed for professionals who want to learn how to control their inventory levels and maintain service during disruptions.

The course will cover the theory basics of inventory management to provide a solid foundation of knowledge. We will then focus on highlighting the exact controllables that professionals have over their inventory and how to influence them. The majority of the course will be spent on real-life examples, showcasing strategies and tactics that can be applied during disruptions.

The course is divided into four sections:

1) Introduction – 14 min

In this section, we will provide an overview of what a disruption is and the basics of inventory management.

I.Intro

II.What is a Disruption?

III.What is Inventory Management?

2) Theory – 23 min

In this section, we will delve deeper into the basics of inventory management and what can be controlled.

IV.Inventory Management Basics

V.What can you control?

3) Practical cases – 21 min

In this section, we will analyze real-world examples of inventory reduction, broken supply, and high waste.

VI.Inventory reduction (Manufacturer + Distributor + Retailer)

VII.Broken supply (FMCG)

VIII.High waste (Grocery Retail)

4) Final case and conclusions – 22 min

In this section, we will synthesize the knowledge we’ve shared and provide a final case study on inventory policy. We will also provide conclusions and final considerations for the course.

IX.Inventory Policy (Manufacturer + Distributor)

X.Conclusions and final considerations

Meet our instructors for this course, Jorge Serrano P and Jorge Serrano C Jr. Both instructors bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the course.

Jorge Serrano P is a seasoned professional with a background in supply chain, operations, and IT. He has served as a partner in the big 4 PwC and EY, an executive at IBM and SAP, and a planner for industrial manufacturers. He has led teams and helped many customers improve their operations.

Jorge Serrano C Jr is an experienced supply chain professional with a background in planning in the industry for Unilever and consulting for PwC and Relex. He has extensive experience in implementing the latest supply chain solutions.

Together, they bring a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience to the course. They are well-equipped to guide participants through the intricacies of inventory management in disruptive times and provide valuable insights and strategies for success.

Who this course is for:

• Supply Chain professionals
• Consultants
• Graduates
• Buyers
• Anyone who wants to know how to manage inventory
• Entrepreneurs