This workshop is intended for material planners, production control, inventory planners, management, team leaders, purchasing and shop supervisors.

Presented by Gene Brockmeier, this highly educational workshop is based on Gene's 30 years of in-depth experience in materials management. Attendees will receive a solid understanding of the business processes which support effective inventory management. In-class exercises will provide a detailed understanding of the mechanics of inventory flow, ordering and cost. Attendees will learn the many aspects of inventory management to provide more effective planning & control. We'll study batch sizes, ordering methods, lot size rules, safety stock. We will cover the physical management of inventory including cycle counting. The affect of leadtime and quality variation on inventory levels along with surplus and obsolete inventory will be covered. Attendees will come away with a better understanding of company ERP systems and methods to reduce shortages and inventory cost.