About the Course
Organizations today demand logistics results they can prove through rigorous data and operational transparency. To succeed in this field, you must demonstrate capabilities in precision stock counting, warehouse space utilization, lead-time management, vendor performance evaluation, and cost-to-serve analysis. This course moves beyond theoretical storage concepts to provide a structured system for managing complex global supply chains. You will learn to turn scattered inventory data into a cohesive strategy using named standards like ISO 9001:2015 for quality management and practical tools such as Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) logic. The curriculum distinguishes between conceptual exposure to emerging robotics and hands-on practice with inventory classification techniques that you can implement immediately.
What you will learn is a comprehensive set of skills designed for the modern professional. You will practice applying ABC and VED analysis to prioritize stock, calculate safety stock levels to mitigate supply chain disruptions, and design picking workflows that reduce travel time. This course is specifically designed for professionals who must deliver high-performance results under constraints such as limited warehouse footprint, fluctuating demand, and increasing regulatory pressure. By the end of the program, you will have developed a personalized warehouse optimization roadmap and a suite of KPI dashboards to monitor inventory health. This approach ensures that your learning is grounded in the reality of daily operations, focusing on the tools and methodologies that drive genuine competitive advantage in the logistics sector.
Target Audience
This program is tailored for professionals responsible for the physical and financial integrity of stock within a distribution or manufacturing environment.
This course is designed for:
- Warehouse Operations Manager overseeing daily facility throughput and labor allocation
- Inventory Control Specialist responsible for stock accuracy and cycle counting programs
- Supply Chain Analyst focused on demand planning and inventory optimization metrics
- Logistics Coordinator managing the interface between warehousing and transportation networks
- Distribution Center Supervisor leading picking, packing, and shipping teams
- Materials Manager ensuring raw material availability for production schedules
- Procurement Officer aligning purchasing cycles with warehouse storage capacity
- Quality Assurance Lead monitoring compliance with ISO 9001:2015 storage standards
- Operations Director seeking to reduce carrying costs and improve working capital
- Warehouse Systems Administrator managing WMS configuration and data integrity
Course Objectives
This course equips you to design, execute, and report on inventory and warehouse initiatives that improve stock accuracy, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive strategic cost savings.
By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
- Assess current warehouse performance using the 5S Methodology framework for operational excellence
- Apply ABC Analysis and VED Analysis to classify inventory and prioritize management efforts
- Calculate Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) to balance holding costs against ordering costs
- Design an optimized warehouse layout that minimizes travel time and maximizes cube utilization
- Implement a cycle counting schedule that eliminates the need for annual physical counts
- Evaluate vendor lead-time variability using statistical safety stock calculation methods
- Navigate WMS implementation challenges by defining functional requirements and data migration steps
- Synthesize operational data into a comprehensive Inventory Health Dashboard for executive reporting
Requirements & Prerequisites
Participants should have at least two years of experience in a warehouse, logistics, or supply chain role. A basic understanding of spreadsheet software (such as Microsoft Excel) is required for the calculation exercises. No prior programming or coding knowledge is necessary.
Local Application and Business Return
How participants can apply the training in local operating conditions, and the return their organisation can plan for.
How participants apply this
Expected ROI
Training Methodology
This is a practical, outcome-driven course designed to turn warehouse aspirations into measurable action and credible reporting.
Methodology includes:
- Hands-on calculation of safety stock and EOQ using real-world demand datasets
- Scenario simulation requiring layout redesigns under specific throughput and footprint constraints
- Warehouse audit exercise using a standardized 5S Methodology checklist and scoring system
- Stakeholder mapping exercise to align warehouse operations with procurement and sales goals
- Case study analysis from the retail, manufacturing, and pharmaceutical sectors
- Group workshop producing a functional requirements document for a WMS upgrade
- Reflection exercise benchmarking current inventory accuracy against global industry standards
Upcoming Sessions
Next available dates worldwide
Certification
Recognized credentials that advance your career
Participants who complete the Inventory Control and Warehouse Management Training Program earn a Trainingcred Certificate of Achievement, demonstrating professional competence and alignment with global standards in learning and development.
NITA Accredited
Accredited by the National Industrial Training Authority, ensuring programs meet nationally recognized standards of quality and relevance.
CPD Certified
Recognized by the CPD Certification Service, ensuring every program meets internationally benchmarked standards of professional excellence.
Why this course earns its place on your CV
Accredited training, practitioner trainers, and peers on the same career track — the three things real expertise is built on.
Career Advancement
- Secure your next promotion with certified inventory management skills.
- Boost your resume with expert-level warehouse management techniques.
- Become indispensable in logistics with top-tier inventory control expertise.
Expert Delivery
- Learn from industry leaders with over 20 years of field experience.
- Experience real-world scenarios through interactive, hands-on training sessions.
- Gain insights from up-to-date case studies reflecting current market trends.
Practical Skills Application
- Master the use of leading inventory software tools in just weeks.
- Reduce costs and improve efficiency with actionable warehouse management strategies.
- Implement best practices immediately, seeing tangible results in your workplace.
Tools and platforms relevant to this field
Examples Poland teams may encounter, and that may be featured in training where they support the confirmed course scope.
These are field-relevant examples, not a promise that every tool will be covered. Exact coverage depends on the confirmed course scope, participant needs, and delivery format.
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Comarch ERP XL Comarch SAThe most popular ERP in Poland for medium and large enterprises, featuring a robust WMS module tailored to Polish tax and accounting standards.
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Asseco WMS Asseco Business SolutionsA specialized warehouse management system widely used in Polish manufacturing and distribution for real-time stock tracking and integration with local couriers.
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PSIwms PSI Software SEUsed by major Polish retailers like LPP and CCC for high-volume automated distribution centers and AI-driven picking optimization.
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SAP S/4HANA SAP SEThe standard for multinational corporations operating in Poland, particularly in the automotive and FMCG sectors, for global inventory synchronization.
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VENDO.ERP WMS CFI Systemy InformatyczneA local solution popular among Polish SMEs for its flexibility in managing complex production-to-warehouse workflows.
Real-World Case Studies from Poland
Real organisations putting these methods into practice — what they did, what changed, and the measurable outcome. No hypothetical scenarios.
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RFID Implementation and Warehouse Automation for Omnichannel Growth 2021LPP SA
LPP, the largest Polish fashion retailer (Reserved, Cropp, Sinsay), implemented a large-scale RFID program and integrated the PSIwms system to manage its distribution centers. The project aimed to achieve full visibility of inventory across the supply chain, from factories to over 2,000 stores, to support its rapid e-commerce expansion.
Achieved 99% inventory accuracy, reduced checkout times by 70%, and enabled stores to function as mini-fulfillment centers. The integration of PSIwms optimized picking routes by approximately 30% using AI algorithms.
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Launch of One Fulfillment Logistics Hub 2022Allegro
Allegro, Poland's leading e-commerce platform, launched its 'One Fulfillment' service centered in a highly automated 80,000 sqm warehouse in Błonie. The facility utilizes advanced automation to handle storage, packing, and shipping for thousands of independent merchants.
Enabled same-day delivery for orders placed as late as 1:00 PM and improved logistics efficiency for SMEs by centralizing inventory management and automating the fulfillment cycle.
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