Purchasing and Supply Chain
Strategic Procurement and Supplier Management
Move your buying function beyond order processing into a source of measurable commercial advantage.
- Next session
- 5 to 9 Oct 2026
- Venue
- Nairobi
- 5 day programme
- FromR18,000
Inventory and Warehouse Optimisation
Working capital tied up in slow moving stock is one of the quietest drains on South African operations. This programme shows delegates how to classify inventory, set defensible stock levels, control critical spares and run a warehouse that supports rather than obstructs production. Calculations are done on delegates' own figures.
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Register for this courseWhat you will be able to do
- Classify inventory by value, usage and criticality so that control effort is directed where it matters.
- Calculate reorder points, safety stock and order quantities using demand and lead time variability.
- Set stocking policies for critical spares where failure cost outweighs holding cost.
- Improve forecast quality and measure forecast accuracy over time.
- Design warehouse layout, slotting and picking routines that reduce handling time and error rates.
- Implement cycle counting and stock accuracy measures that reduce reliance on annual counts.
Course outline
- 01Inventory classification and policy setting
- 02Demand forecasting and forecast accuracy
- 03Safety stock, reorder points and order quantities
- 04Critical spares and insurance stock decisions
- 05Warehouse layout, slotting and material flow
- 06Receiving, issuing and stock accuracy control
- 07Obsolete and slow moving stock disposal
- 08Measuring inventory performance and working capital
Who should attend
Inventory controllers, stores and warehouse managers, materials planners, demand planners and supply chain supervisors in manufacturing, mining, utilities, retail distribution and hospital or municipal stores.
Dates, venues and fees
| Dates | Venue | Days | Fee | Calendar | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026 | Johannesburg | 5 | R18,000 | Closed | |
| 5 to 9 Oct 2026 | Cape Town | 5 | R18,000 | Register | |
| 12 to 16 Oct 2026 | Durban | 5 | R18,000 | Register | |
| 19 to 23 Oct 2026 | Pretoria | 5 | R18,000 | Register | |
| 26 to 30 Oct 2026 | Nairobi | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 2 to 6 Nov 2026 | Dar es Salaam | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 9 to 13 Nov 2026 | Lusaka | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 16 to 20 Nov 2026 | Harare | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 23 to 27 Nov 2026 | Accra | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026 | Lagos | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 7 to 11 Dec 2026 | Dubai | 5 | US$1,800 | Register |
Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.
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