Order too early and cash sits idle on a shelf; order too late and production stops waiting for materials. The reorder point is the number that solves this exact dilemma, and yet many warehouses still set it by habit rather than calculation. This course fixes that starting point.

Participants learn the fundamentals of warehouse management first, then dive into reorder point theory: how to calculate it from historical data, how to set and manage it operationally, and how to combine it with FIFO, LIFO, and JIT techniques. The course closes with performance metrics and supply chain integration, so the reorder point becomes part of a wider, measurable strategy rather than an isolated number.

Objectives

• Understand the fundamentals of warehouse management within the supply chain.
• Grasp inventory management basics and the different types of inventory.
• Define reorder points and understand the factors that influence their calculation.
• Calculate reorder points accurately using historical data.
• Set and manage reorder points effectively, integrated with inventory systems.
• Combine reorder-point strategy with stock-control techniques (FIFO, LIFO, JIT).
• Run daily warehouse operations efficiently using current technology.
• Apply KPIs to measure warehouse and inventory performance.
• Integrate warehouse decisions with broader supply chain strategy.

Target Audience

• Warehouse managers and supervisors.
• Inventory control specialists.
• Logistics coordinators and operations managers.
• Supply chain professionals.
• Students and graduates in logistics or business administration.

Module 1: Warehouse Management Foundations

• Overview of warehouse operations and their role in the supply chain
• Key challenges in effective warehouse management

Module 2: Inventory Basics

• Types of inventory and their characteristics
• Why inventory management matters operationally

Module 3: Reorder Point Fundamentals

• Definition and importance of the reorder point
• Factors affecting reorder point calculations

Module 4: Calculating and Applying Reorder Points

• Step-by-step calculation using historical data
• Setting and managing reorder points in daily operations
• Integrating reorder points with inventory management systems

Module 5: Combining Reorder Points with Stock Control

• FIFO, LIFO, and JIT techniques alongside reorder points
• Maintaining optimal inventory levels

Module 6: Daily Operations and Technology

• Best practices for daily warehouse management
• The role of technology in efficiency

Module 7: Performance and Supply Chain Integration

• KPIs for warehouse and inventory performance
• Integrating warehouse management with supply chain strategy

Module 8: Looking Ahead

• Emerging trends and technologies in warehouse management