By the end of this course, learners will be able to identify the fundamentals of inventory management, calculate and apply Economic Order Quantity (EOQ), classify items using ABC Analysis, evaluate procurement processes, and compare valuation methods such as FIFO, LIFO, and Average Cost. The course equips participants with practical tools to maintain optimal stock levels, minimize costs, and improve operational efficiency.

Inventory Management: Analyze, Optimize & Control
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What you'll learn
Identify inventory fundamentals and apply EOQ & ABC Analysis.
Evaluate procurement, stock control, and JIT practices.
Compare inventory valuation methods: FIFO, LIFO, Avg Cost.
Skills you'll gain
- Inventory and Warehousing
- Procurement
- Process Optimization
- Strategic Sourcing
- Operational Efficiency
- Inventory Accounting
- Inventory Management
- Cost Accounting
- Cost Management
- Supplier Performance Management
- Cost Containment
- Materials Management
- Supplier Management
- Inventory Control
- Supply Chain
- Financial Reporting
- Purchasing
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Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
Instructor was fantastic, knowledgeable, and always willing and capable of helping.
Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026
Excellent and something I could have utilized earlier.
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026
The teacher was outstanding. I am so appreciative of Edward Ascoli. Enthusiastic and dynamic

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