This course teaches modern procurement practice and warehouse operations that stop stock-outs, reduce waste and close the gap between procurement and programme delivery.

Practical sessions cover tendering, inventory modelling and warehouse layout for faster, safer handling.

What You Will Learn - 6 modules

• Strategic Procurement and Ethics — procurement planning, supplier selection, anticorruption controls.
• Tendering and Contract Award — bid evaluation, contract terms, performance bonds.
• Inventory Management Techniques — EOQ, safety stock, ABC/FSN analysis.
• Warehouse Design and Operations — layout, receiving, picking, dispatch and security.
• Stock Control and Loss Prevention — cycle counts, reconciliation, fraud detection.
• Warehouse Systems and Automation — WMS basics, barcode systems, reporting.

Learning Outcomes

• Run transparent procurement processes that meet compliance standards.
  
• Implement inventory models that reduce holding costs and stock-outs.
  
• Design efficient warehouse flows that speed order fulfilment.
  
• Detect and prevent stock loss and fraud.