Training Stock Management - Optimizing Inventories and Costs

$4,620

  • 4 days
  • Onsite
  • 10 people max.
Ref: PZT925
10 people max.
$4,620
In-company rate: from $7,865 for the whole team
On-site and certification exam on quote
4 days
Onsite

Don't let this gap widen

Why this program matters

  • Without advanced inventory management mastery, companies incur massive extra costs: up to 25% of revenue locked in dead or obsolete inventory, according to a Deloitte study.

  • Stockouts trigger 15% lost sales on average, directly hitting customer satisfaction and cash flow.

  • Ineffective managers risk career stagnation in a strained logistics sector, with opportunity losses estimated at 20% of promotions.

  • Invest now in certified skills to secure your flows and boost your added value.

Allan BUSI, Learni trainer · AI expert
Allan BUSI

Learni trainer · AI expert

73%productivity gap
×3cost of inaction
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Payment by wire transferEnhanced confidentialityPerfect for companies with 50 to 500 employeesScheduling to fit any time zone

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Stock Management training objectives

  • Master stock forecasting techniques to anticipate business needs
  • Optimize stock levels using professional ABC-XYZ and EOQ methods
  • Implement certified stock management software tools
  • Analyze key KPIs for a high-performing supply chain
  • Develop skills in cost reduction and stockout prevention
  • Set up resilient processes to handle logistics disruptions

Program

Stock Management curriculum: 4 modules over 4 days

Module 1 : Stock Forecasting: ABC-XYZ Methods and Excel/ERP Tools (Replenishment Plans)

Discover advanced ABC-XYZ segmentation techniques to classify your references, apply statistical forecasting formulas in Excel, simulate demand scenarios with real company data, integrate seasonal parameters and trends, produce your first personalized replenishment plans, and evaluate the impact on stock rotation through practical pair exercises.

Module 2 : Stock Optimization: EOQ Models and Cost Management (Calculations and Simulations)

Dive into the economic order quantity (EOQ) model to minimize storage and purchasing costs, calculate reorder points and replenishment with concrete cases, analyze supplier lead time impacts on inventories, use advanced spreadsheets for multi-scenario simulations, identify safety stocks adapted to variabilities, and validate strategies through collaborative workshops.

Module 3 : Digital Stock Management Tools: ERP and WMS (Configuration and Integration)

Explore ERP features like SAP or Odoo for real-time stock traceability, configure automated alerts and picking workflows, integrate a WMS to optimize warehouse locations, perform cycle counts via mobile apps, test interfaces with fictional company data, and generate customized KPI reports during practical situations.

Module 4 : Performance and Resilience: KPIs, Audits, and Risk Management (Dashboards and Action Plans)

Master key indicators such as rotation rate, GMROI, and customer service level, conduct a complete audit of your current stock system, develop action plans to reduce obsolescence and stockouts, simulate disruptions like strikes or shortages, create Power BI dashboards for monitoring, and conclude with a real case study and group presentation.

How Stock Management skills are assessed

  • Interactive quizzes and multiple-choice questions at the end of each day
  • Graded practical case studies in pairs
  • Full stock management simulation with presentation

How the Stock Management course is taught

  • Alternating theory and 70% applied practice
  • Exercises in small groups of max 10
  • Real company cases and anonymized data
  • Video support and post-training resources

Stock Management training: access and practical arrangements

The Training Stock Management - Optimizing Inventories and Costs program is delivered onsite or remote (blended-learning, virtual classroom, remote presence). At Learni, an industry-certified training organization, every program is built to maximize skills acquisition regardless of the chosen format.

The trainer alternates between demonstrative, interrogative and active methods (through hands-on labs and/or scenarios). This pedagogical approach guarantees concrete learning that's immediately applicable at work.

Equipment required

For the smooth delivery of the Training Stock Management - Optimizing Inventories and Costs program, the following equipment is required:

  • Mac or PC computers, high-speed fiber internet, whiteboard or flipchart, projector or interactive touch screen (for remote sessions)
  • Training environments installed on workstations or accessible online
  • Course materials, hands-on exercises and complementary resources
  • Post-training access to materials and educational resources

For intra-company training on a site outside Learni, the client commits to providing all required teaching materials (computers, internet, etc.) for the smooth delivery of the program in line with the prerequisites in the communicated program.

* contact us for remote delivery feasibility** ratio varies depending on the program

Skills assessment methods

Assessment of skills acquired during the Training Stock Management - Optimizing Inventories and Costs program is performed through:

  • During training: case studies, hands-on labs and professional scenarios
  • End of training: self-assessment questionnaire and skills evaluation by the trainer
  • After training: completion certificate detailing acquired skills

Program accessibility

Learni is committed to making its programs accessible. All our programs are accessible to people with disabilities. Our teams are available to adapt the pedagogical methods to your specific needs. Please contact us for any adjustment request.

Enrollment terms and lead times

Registration is possible up to 48 business hours before the start of training. All our programs are built for corporate L&D budgets and delivered onsite or remotely.

The Learni story

Founded by engineers and learning experts, Learni's mission is to make high-impact tech training accessible to teams everywhere. We work remotely with organizations across the US and Canada, in your time zone, to help teams upskill fast.

Our method

How Learni guarantees the quality of your Stock Management training

Before, during, after: we frame the brief, introduce the trainer, tailor the content and measure impact. You stay in control from kickoff to wrap-up.

Step 1

Rigorous trainer selection

Each trainer is validated on three criteria: hands-on field expertise, proven pedagogy and alignment with your industry.

  • Triple validation: technical, pedagogical, sectoral.
  • Minimum rating 4.8/5 over the last 12 sessions.
Step 2

You meet the trainer beforehand

30-minute video call between you and the selected trainer to validate the fit, adjust content and clear any final doubts.

  • Live briefing on goals and team context.
  • Veto right — we swap the trainer for free if needed.
Step 3

Content tailored to your context

No recycled slides. The syllabus is reworked from your real cases: tools, constraints, vocabulary, ongoing projects.

  • Hands-on cases drawn from your stack and projects.
  • Program co-written then validated by your team.
Step 4

Continuous quality follow-up

Live evaluations, 30/90/180-day check-ins and a consolidation plan. If the impact misses the mark, we rework it.

  • NPS, knowledge quizzes and skills self-assessment.
  • Satisfaction guarantee: fully satisfied or free rework.

A simple promise: you don't pay to discover the trainer on day one. Everything is validated upfront, by you.

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Our social commitment

A school kit donated to a child for every training booked

To fight inequalities in access to education, Learni donates a complete school kit to a child in need for every training booked. You build your skills, a child heads back to school.

  • Backpack, notebooks and essential supplies
  • Distributed through our partner charities
  • Included, at no extra cost to you
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FAQ

Stock Management: frequently asked questions

Which tools are used in Stock Management training?+
Hands-on work runs on replenishment Plans, calculations, simulations, configuration, integration and dashboards. Those tools come from the Stock Management program itself, delivered on site over 4 days, so participants practise on the stack they will use at work.
What can participants do after Stock Management training?+
They can master stock forecasting techniques to anticipate business needs, optimize stock levels using professional ABC-XYZ and EOQ methods and implement certified stock management software tools. Those are the stated objectives of the Stock Management program at Intermediate level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the Stock Management program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: Stock Forecasting: ABC-XYZ Methods and Excel/ERP Tools (Replenishment Plans). Day 2: Stock Optimization: EOQ Models and Cost Management (Calculations and Simulations). Day 3: Digital Stock Management Tools: ERP and WMS (Configuration and Integration). Day 4: Performance and Resilience: KPIs, Audits, and Risk Management (Dashboards and Action Plans). The Stock Management program runs over 4 days, delivered on site.
How is Stock Management training assessed?+
Assessment relies on interactive quizzes and multiple-choice questions at the end of each day, graded practical case studies in pairs and full stock management simulation with presentation. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Stock Management program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.
How much does Stock Management training cost per participant?+
Stock Management training costs $4,620 per participant. For an in-company team, the flat rate starts at $7,865 for the whole group, up to 8 people. The detailed quote, sent within one business day, adjusts the amount to the format and how far the syllabus is tailored to your team.
How long does Stock Management training take?+
4 days, available live online (US time zones) or on-site at your offices. Half-day tracks spread over several weeks are possible so the team stays operational.
Who pays for Stock Management training?+
Most US teams pay directly through their company L&D or training budget. Learni invoices in US dollars and accepts bank transfer (ACH/wire) or card, with volume pricing for teams. A purchase order is welcome.
What do participants need to know before Stock Management training?+
Basic knowledge of logistics, experience in inventory management, proficiency in Excel, and basic understanding of ERP systems.
Is a certificate issued after Stock Management training?+
Yes. A Learni completion certificate is issued, along with the individual evaluation report. Learni is a certified training provider and prepares for third-party certifications, but does not award them itself.
Does Learni provide the equipment for Stock Management training?+
No. A computer and a stable internet connection are required for each participant. Learni provides the learning platform, the trainer and all course materials.
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