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Inventory Management

 Unit Description: Inventory Management (13 Weeks)

 Unit Aim

To equip learners with knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for effective inventory planning, control, and optimization in organizational contexts. The unit emphasizes competency-based application, inquiry-driven learning, and values such as accountability, efficiency, and sustainability.

 

🗓 Weekly Breakdown (13 Weeks)

Week

Topic

Key Content

Learning Outcomes

1

Introduction to Inventory Management

Definition, scope, importance, link to supply chain

Explain the role of inventory in business operations

2

Types of Inventory

Raw materials, WIP, finished goods, MRO

Differentiate types of inventory with examples

3

Inventory Costs

Ordering, holding, shortage, stockout costs

Analyze cost implications of inventory decisions

4

Inventory Control Systems

Perpetual vs. periodic, manual vs. automated

Compare control systems and their applications

5

Stock Valuation Methods

FIFO, LIFO, Weighted Average

Apply valuation methods to inventory records

6

Economic Order Quantity (EOQ)

EOQ formula, assumptions, limitations

Calculate EOQ and interpret results

7

Reorder Point & Safety Stock

Lead time, demand variability, buffer stock

Determine reorder points and safety stock levels

8

ABC & VED Analysis

Classification techniques, prioritization

Apply ABC/VED analysis to inventory items

9

Just-in-Time (JIT) & Lean Systems

Principles, benefits, challenges

Evaluate JIT and lean inventory practices

10

Warehouse Management

Layout, storage systems, handling equipment

Design efficient warehouse layouts

11

Technology in Inventory

ERP, barcoding, RFID, AI applications

Assess impact of technology on inventory control

12

Inventory Auditing & Reporting

Stocktaking, reconciliation, reporting standards

Conduct inventory audits and prepare reports

13

Sustainable Inventory Practices

Green supply chains, waste reduction, ethics

Propose sustainable inventory strategies

📊 Assessment Structure

  • CAT 1 (30 Marks)
    • Short test (15 marks)
    • Practical exercise: EOQ & stock valuation (15 marks)
  • CAT 2 (70 Marks)
    • Case study analysis (30 marks)
    • Group project: Warehouse design & inventory policy (40 marks)
  • Main Exam (100 Marks)
    • Section A: Short answer questions (30 marks)
    • Section B: Structured problems (40 marks)
    • Section C: Essay/application questions (30 marks)

 

 Expected Competencies

  • Knowledge: Inventory concepts, valuation methods, control systems.
  • Skills: EOQ calculations, ABC analysis, warehouse design, auditing.
  • Attitudes: Efficiency, accountability, sustainability in inventory practices.

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