Learners will gain an operational knowledge of the principles of inventory management, which involves planning and controlling the flow of materials and information to effectively manage an organization's material resources, minimize costs, and provide high levels of customer service. The course provides practical exercises in effective inventory techniques and concepts culminating in creating an inventory control plan for an organization. The inventory control plan will include a flowchart of product and information through an organization from forecast to distribution and establish inventory policies to source, control and transfer materials.