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Foundations of Inventory Management

Foundations of Inventory Management

A Foundational Supply Chain Course (Part of ASCM Foundations of Supply Chain Management Education Program)

Subscription Length: 365 days

Seat Time: 27 hours (3 hours per module)

Maintenance Points: 27 points

Learn to explain how inventory objectives must be balanced with the needs of marketing, sales and finance.

Discover the key decisions made by effective inventory managers.

Gain knowledge of how inventory accuracy is maintained and apply that knowledge to make an impact.

Available Courses and Exams

ASCM Foundations of Inventory Management- Self Study Online 31 December 2024 | Self-Study, International

Registration and Pricing

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Course Format

Courses are delivered entirely online.

Content includes readings, videos, and brain-boosting activities to help you retain your new knowledge.

Learn on desktop, tablet or mobile — the interactive study tools are highly effective either way.

You do not need to complete the full module in one sitting. Make progress in this course at your own pace.

Included Modules

  • Operations Management (PIM01)
  • Introduction to Inventory Management (PIM02)
  • Purpose and Function of Inventory (PIM03)
  • Inventory Replenishment Management (PIM04)
  • Inventory Replenishment Techniques and Inventory Performance (PIM05)
  • Lean Inventory — Theory and Practice (PIM07)
  • Introduction to Purchasing and Procurement (PIM08)
  • Sourcing Strategies (PIM09)
  • Purchase Order Management (PIM10)

Foundations of Inventory Management

Subscription Length: 365 days

Seat Time: 27 hours (3 hours per module)

Maintenance Points: 27 points

Prepare for the Exam

Symix ASCM (APICS) Premier Channel Partner offers certification preparation classes led by internationally recognized ASCM (APICS) qualified instructors in multiple locations.

For companies seeking in-house training for their employees we offer certification preparation classes at time and place convenient for your organization.

Exams and Exam Dates

APICS (ASCM) exams are delivered via computer-based testing MPR(CBT) at Pearson VUE test centers, which are located around the world.

The exam is computer based in English and the questions are closed (you can choose from several answers).

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