Too much stock ties up cash that could be used elsewhere; too little stock means missed sales and frustrated customers — and most businesses swing between the two without ever finding the balance in between. The Demand Forecasting & Inventory Optimization Training Course, delivered by Arab British Fellowship Training Academy, gives participants proven techniques such as ABC analysis, EOQ, stock control, and inventory turnover to strike that balance and keep inventory working for the business rather than against it.

Delivered as part of the Logistics & Supply Chain Management Courses under the Management category, the programme also builds skills in demand forecasting, replenishment planning, inventory performance measurement, and continuous improvement. Participants leave able to optimise stock levels, strengthen warehouse operations, and support sharper business decisions through disciplined inventory planning.

Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Apply demand forecasting techniques to plan inventory more accurately.
• Use ABC analysis to classify and prioritise inventory items.
• Explain the role of inventory in overall supply chain performance.
• Calculate EOQ and design replenishment strategies that cut cost.
• Set safety stock levels and reduce both shortages and excess inventory.
• Measure inventory turnover and track inventory KPIs.
• Run cycle counts and inventory audits to keep data reliable.
• Use inventory management systems to support strategic decisions.

Target Audience

This course is suitable for:

• Inventory Planners and Controllers
• Supply Chain and Logistics Professionals
• Warehouse and Operations Managers
• Procurement and Purchasing Professionals
• Demand Planners
• Business Owners responsible for inventory management

Module 1: Getting Demand Forecasting Right

• Principles of demand forecasting.
• Forecasting methods and accuracy.
• Conducting ABC analysis.
• Inventory classification techniques.

Module 2: The Fundamentals Behind Every Stocking Decision

• Introduction to Inventory Planning.
• Types of inventory and their functions.
• Inventory costs and performance measures.
• The role of inventory in supply chain management.

Module 3: Controlling Stock and Sizing Orders Right

• Best practices for stock control and safety stock levels.
• Managing inventory risk and reducing shortages or excess.
• Understanding EOQ calculations and order quantity optimisation.
• Effective replenishment strategies and lead time management.

Module 4: Measuring What Matters in Inventory

• Measuring inventory turnover.
• Inventory KPIs and reporting.
• Cycle counting and inventory audits.
• Continuous inventory improvement.

Module 5: Making Inventory a Strategic Advantage

• Inventory optimisation across the supply chain.
• Technology and inventory management systems.
• Inventory planning for changing market demand.
• Developing long-term inventory improvement strategies.