Inventory and Warehouse Management Corporate Training
A 24-hour instructor-led program for supply chain and operations teams.
Your team learns the full inventory and warehouse workflow, from receiving and putaway to picking, packing, dispatch, and demand-driven replenishment, through guided hands-on labs.
Instructor-led group trainingVirtual / on-site / off-site10 languagesDelivered inEnglish, Spanish, Mandarin, German, Arabic, Portuguese, Hindi, French, Japanese, Italian100+ countriesWe have delivered inUnited States, United Kingdom, India, Canada, Germany, France, Netherlands, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Australia, Japan, Brazil, South Africa and 90+ more countries
How we build a warehouse-ready operations team
The Edstellar SUPPLY CHAIN Capability Model
Diagnose
We assess your team's current warehouse workflows, inventory accuracy, and fulfillment KPIs to set the baseline.
Standardize
We align SOPs for receiving, putaway, picking, and counting to proven operating standards.
Practice
Guided labs let your team run slotting, putaway, picking, and safety stock exercises in realistic scenarios.
Measure
Progress is tracked against inventory accuracy, fill rate, and order cycle time targets.
Scale
We help you roll out the winning practices across sites, shifts, and seasons.
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Program Overview: What is Inventory and Warehouse Management?
Inventory & Warehouse Management is a 24-hour instructor-led program for warehouse managers, inventory planners, and supply chain teams. It covers inventory and warehouse foundations, warehouse layout, storage systems and slotting, receiving, putaway and inventory accuracy, picking, packing and order fulfillment, and inventory control, cycle counting, and demand planning. Participants close with an end-to-end warehouse optimization capstone.
Training runs as 24 hours of instructor-led sessions built around warehouse labs. Participants design warehouse layouts, optimize slotting, practice receiving and putaway routines, tune picking and packing for fulfillment speed, and run cycle counting and inventory accuracy exercises. Instructors with warehouse operations experience review every design and coach participants on space utilization, labor productivity, and accuracy. The program closes with the End-to-End Warehouse Optimization Capstone, where each team optimizes a simulated warehouse.
Warehouses bleed money quietly: poor slotting, inaccurate inventory, and slow picking that nobody measures. Teams work harder while accuracy drifts. This program gives warehouse professionals the methods to run tight, accurate, fast operations, turning the warehouse from a cost center into a competitive edge.
The End-to-End Warehouse Optimization Capstone hands each team a struggling simulated warehouse and asks for a turnaround plan: layout redesign, slotting logic, receiving and putaway procedures, picking strategy, cycle counting program, and the KPIs that prove improvement, all challenged by instructors on labor impact and implementation order. The plan must work within the facility's real constraints. Teams leave with an optimization playbook they can adapt to their own buildings on Monday.
Participants master slotting and layout design, barcode and RFID workflows, cycle counting, reorder policies, and safety stock calculation. Every lab mirrors real warehouse decisions so your team returns to work ready to cut errors, raise fill rates, and lower cost per order.
What's Included in this Workshop for Your Enterprise Teams
- 1
Guided hands-on labs
Practice slotting, putaway, picking, and safety stock on realistic cases.
- 2
Capstone optimization plan
Audit a warehouse case and defend a redesign with KPI targets.
- 3
Templates and SOPs
Take home counting plans, reorder policies, and packing standards.
- 4
Instructor review
Get expert feedback on every lab and the final capstone.
- 24 hours of instructor-led training, onsite or live virtual
- Tailored examples using your warehouse layouts and SKU data
- Hands-on lab sessions with calculation templates and checklists
- Workbooks, SOP templates, and quick-reference guides
- Pre-program skills assessment and discovery call
- Post-program support and improvement roadmap review
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Inventory and Warehouse Management Course Topics and Program Outline
A 24-hour instructor-led program covering inventory fundamentals, warehouse layout and slotting, receiving and putaway, picking and packing, inventory control and demand planning, and a capstone optimization project.
Built by Edstellar with supply chain operations expertise
Built by warehouse operations practitioners who run inventory and fulfillment operations in production, shaped around your stack and use cases.
We map your team's warehouse workflows, accuracy gaps, and fulfillment KPIs before the program begins.
Instructor-led sessions cover inventory fundamentals, layout design, and slotting strategy with live demos.
Guided hands-on labs run receiving, putaway, picking, and cycle counting exercises on realistic cases.
Your team builds an end-to-end warehouse optimization plan and defends it in the capstone review.
Your team moves from foundations to a capstone optimization plan in 24 hours.
Delivered as
Delivered onsite at your warehouse or live virtual. Labs run in every module so skills stick from day one.
Classify a sample SKU set with ABC analysis and set review rules.
learna)Types of inventory: raw, WIP, finished, MRO, and in-transit stock
b)Warehouse functions in the supply chain and service levels
c)Key KPIs: inventory accuracy, fill rate, order cycle time, cost per order
d)ABC analysis for inventory classification and control priority
e)Overview of WMS, ERP, and barcode/RFID tracking systems
Sketch a slotting plan for a 500-SKU sample set by velocity.
learna)Layout patterns: U-flow, through-flow, and cross-dock designs
b)Storage media: racking, shelving, ASRS, and bulk storage selection
c)Slotting strategies by velocity, affinity, and ergonomics
d)Dock design, staging areas, and material flow paths
e)Space utilization and capacity planning calculations
Design a directed putaway rule set and run a cycle count plan.
practicea)Receiving inspection, ASN matching, and exception handling
b)Directed putaway rules and location assignment
c)Barcode and RFID scanning workflows for accuracy
d)Cycle counting methods: ABC-based, opportunity, and control groups
e)Reconciliation, root-cause analysis, and shrinkage reduction
Select picking methods for three order profiles and time them.
practicea)Picking methods: discrete, batch, zone, and wave picking
b)Packing standards, cartonization, and damage reduction
c)Order release, prioritization, and SLA management
d)Dispatch planning, load building, and carrier handover
e)Returns handling and reverse logistics basics
Compute safety stock and reorder points for sample demand data.
applya)Reorder point, EOQ, and min-max control policies
b)Safety stock and service-level tradeoff calculations
c)Demand planning inputs: forecasts, seasonality, and promotions
d)Supplier collaboration: lead time management and vendor scorecards
e)Cost-to-serve and inventory carrying cost optimization
Deliver a full warehouse optimization plan and defend it.
applya)Full case audit: data gathering and pain-point mapping
b)Layout, slotting, and labor redesign for the case site
c)Inbound and outbound flow redesign with new SOPs
d)KPI targets, phased rollout plan, and savings estimate
e)Instructor review and team defense of the final plan
Customize this program tailored to your team?
Tell us your training needs: what your team already works with, the level they’re at, and the topics you want them to focus on. We’ll adjust the modules, duration and hands-on labs, and send you a customized outline for your group.
Key Skills and Outcomes Your Team Will Gain
Practical outcomes your team takes back to the warehouse floor after 24 hours of hands-on practice.
Warehouse Layout
Design layout and storage media that shorten travel and raise throughput.
Slotting Strategy
Slot SKUs by velocity and affinity to cut pick times and errors.
Receiving Control
Run inspection, ASN matching, and exception handling with discipline.
Putaway Accuracy
Apply directed putaway rules that keep every unit findable.
Picking Efficiency
Select picking methods that match order profiles and labor capacity.
Cycle Counting
Run ABC-based counting programs that sustain record accuracy.
Safety Stock
Size safety stock and reorder policies that balance service and cost.
Teams that Benefit from this Inventory and Warehouse Management Group Training
Built for warehouse, inventory, and logistics teams at every experience level. Content adapts to role and experience so each cohort practices the workflows it owns.
Accurate inbound flow with directed putaway that cuts errors and search time
Tighten receiving checks, putaway rules, and scanning workflows so your team runs accurate inbound operations every shift.
Workflow friction
- Misplaced stock slowing order picking
- Receiving errors discovered at dispatch
- Inventory record mismatches
How the program helps
- Directed putaway rule design
- Receiving checklists that catch errors
- Scanning workflows for stock accuracy
Practice use cases
- inbound lab
- putaway design
- accuracy checks
Balanced stock with right-sized safety stock and reorder policies
Set reorder points, safety stock, and review policies that balance service levels against carrying cost for your SKU mix.
Workflow friction
- Stockouts on fast-moving SKUs
- Excess capital tied in slow stock
- Manual reorder decisions under pressure
How the program helps
- Safety stock calculation practice
- Reorder point policy setup
- ABC-driven review cycles
Practice use cases
- EOQ labs
- safety stock
- policy design
Faster fulfillment with optimized picking, packing, and dispatch
Tune picking methods, packing standards, and dispatch planning so orders ship complete and on time at lower cost.
Workflow friction
- Rising order cycle times
- Packing damage and rework
- Missed carrier cutoffs
How the program helps
- Picking method selection labs
- Packing standard setup
- Dispatch scheduling drills
Practice use cases
- picking labs
- packing SOPs
- dispatch planning
End-to-end coordination from demand planning to dispatch
Connect demand planning, supplier management, and warehouse execution so every function works from one operating rhythm.
Workflow friction
- Plan disconnected from warehouse reality
- Supplier lead time surprises
- Siloed metrics across functions
How the program helps
- Demand forecast alignment labs
- Supplier scorecard reviews
- KPI-driven improvement loops
Practice use cases
- S&OP alignment
- scorecards
- KPI reviews
Departments above are examples; the program adapts to your organizational structure.
Prerequisites: Warehouse supervisors, inventory planners, and logistics coordinators benefit most from this program. Basic familiarity with warehouse operations helps but is not required, since the program starts with foundations and adapts examples to each cohort's facility and systems.
Warehouse Associate to Operations Manager
Skill progression mapped to the program modules, from foundational inventory concepts to capstone-level optimization.
One program that grows with warehouse careers, from inventory basics to confident optimization practice.
Mixed cohort, or several teams at once?
We can tailor the training to different teams, roles, and experience levels within the same program.
Certificate of Training Completion.
On successful completion, employees receive an Edstellar course completion certificate, recognizing their commitment to ongoing learning and professional development. It validates the skills they have built and motivates them to keep growing and contribute to organizational success.
Earned, not attended. Awarded on completion of all hands-on labs and the capstone project.
Training Delivery Modes: Virtual, Onsite and Hybrid
Instructor-led delivery that fits your shifts and sites, with the same hands-on labs in every format.
Hybrid Training
Blend onsite lab days with live virtual sessions so shift coverage never breaks while the team practices together.
- Onsite labs paired with live virtual deep-dives
- Same guided lab exercises in both formats
- Flexible scheduling around shift rotations
- One instructor team across all sessions
Onsite Training
Run the program inside your warehouse so labs reference your real layouts, racks, and workflows.
- Labs tailored to your facility and SKU mix
- Practice on your actual systems and processes
- Team-wide sessions that build one operating rhythm
- Direct coaching on your floor during exercises
Live Virtual Training
Live virtual instructor-led sessions with breakout labs that keep remote teams engaged and practicing.
- Instructor-led sessions with live lab facilitation
- Breakout rooms for team-based exercises
- Digital workbooks and calculation templates
- Recorded references for post-program review
Need a training format that works for your team?
Full days, half days across weeks, or split by module. Tell us the delivery window and we schedule the cohort around it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Share team size and dates through the group quote form and we respond with a tailored quote within one business day.
Yes, a discovery call with a supply chain specialist maps your warehouse workflows to the program before you commit.
Yes, instructor-led live virtual sessions run with the same hands-on lab exercises as onsite delivery.
Yes, onsite delivery at your facility is supported so the team practices on your layouts and systems.
The program runs 24 hours across 6 modules, typically delivered over 3 to 4 working days.
Question not answered here?
Put it in the request. A training specialist answers it directly, within one business day.
Where this Training Fits in Your Team's learning path.
Inventory and warehouse management follows supply chain basics. Once your team runs stock and storage well, the path moves to warehouse automation and then to optimising inventory across the network.
Why Choose Edstellar as Your Inventory and Warehouse Management Training Provider
Edstellar combines supply chain operations expertise with practice-based delivery so your team performs from day one.
EXPERT TRAINERS
YEARS DELIVERING
ORGANIZATIONS TRAINED
CERTIFIED
Tailored
Program labs and cases are tailored to your warehouse layouts, SKU mix, and systems before delivery begins.
Proven Methodology
A diagnose, standardize, practice, measure, and scale method proven across warehouse training engagements.
Practice-Based Learning
Every module runs hands-on labs on slotting, putaway, picking, and safety stock with expert coaching.
Expert Trainers
Learn from supply chain practitioners who have run warehouse and inventory operations in real facilities.
Global Scale
Consistent warehouse training delivered across your sites, regions, and shifts with one quality standard.
Measurable Outcomes
Track inventory accuracy, fill rate, and order cycle time improvements after the program completes.
Connect Warehouse Layout and Stock Controls With Everyday Fulfillment Work
Edstellar develops warehouse and inventory capability through the flow from receiving to dispatch. Participants classify SKUs, design slotting and putaway rules, compare picking methods, and calculate replenishment parameters. The warehouse optimization plan combines these decisions, with review of space use, inventory accuracy, order profiles, and the practicality of proposed operating routines.
- Step 01
Consult
We examine receiving errors, misplaced stock, picking delays, and replenishment responsibilities to identify how warehouse supervisors, planners, and logistics staff can improve their shared operating knowledge.
- Step 02
Plan
We connect SKU classification with layout and slotting, then build receiving, putaway, counting, and fulfillment routines before integrating replenishment calculations in the warehouse capstone.
- Step 03
Align
We align warehouse operations expertise with supervisory, inventory, and logistics roles, using the cohort's facility characteristics and systems context to frame practical design exercises.
- Step 04
Customize
We adapt sample SKU velocities, order profiles, and storage layouts to familiar warehouse conditions, giving teams concrete constraints for choosing putaway and picking methods.
- Step 05
Execute
Participants design directed putaway, compare timed picking scenarios, run count-planning exercises, and calculate stock parameters, receiving feedback on accuracy, workflow fit, and operational trade-offs.
- Step 06
Evaluate
We review the warehouse optimization plan for coherent layout and slotting, justified picking methods, reliable inventory checks, and replenishment decisions consistent with the case data.
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Inventory & Warehouse Management Training Training Packages & Pricing
Where L&D holds an annual budget, license packages price the whole year at once instead of raising a purchase order per workshop. Hours and licenses are pooled across teams, programs and locations, so unused capacity is not stranded in one department.
Starter
120
trainee licenses64 hours of group training
Tailored for SMBs
Growth
320
trainee licenses160 hours of group training
Ideal for growing SMBs
Enterprise
800
trainee licenses400 hours of group training
Designed for large corporations
Custom
Unlimited
trainee licensesDuration set by the rollout
Multi-region and multi-year
Training Packages & Pricing
Choose the training format that works for your team. Pricing is customized based on your requirements, cohort size, and delivery needs.
Request Inventory and Warehouse Management Training for Your Team
Tell us your team size, sites, and timelines and we will tailor the program to your warehouse operations.