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Course description

Discover core warehouse functions, materials handling equipment options, performance metrics, industry trends and technology advances that are changing warehouse design. Learn how to calculate inventory performance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), replenishment order quantities and manage inventory budgeting. You will examine different inventory types and the required activities and formal governance needed for successful inventory performance and strategy execution.

Learner outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Define what inventory is and why it is an important component of supply chain management 
  • Examine different forms of inventory and be able to define them 
  • Analyze inventory management performance using key performance indicators and reporting 
  • Assess common inventory management activities, processes and functions and supporting technology systems 
  • Use the most common inventory re-ordering methods 
  • Identify, define and describe functions internal to a warehouse operation 
  • Explore warehouse function interdependencies and relationships 
  • Identify competitive and strategic supply chain roles in warehouse operations 
  • Examine the impact of new technology on modern warehouse design and operations 
  • Apply theory and concepts to produce a working warehouse facility design 

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Section title
Inventory and Warehousing
Type
ON - Online
Dates
Jul 15, 2024 to Aug 19, 2024
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
21.0
Delivery options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
TXCM non-credit $564.00
Potential Discount(s)
Instructors
Reading List / Textbook

Available at the Cougars Campus Store for online order or in person purchase. Search by Term and Department XSCM. 

Section Notes

•   Before your course begins, ensure your MyMRU account is activated. Step-by-step instructions for account activation can be found here. Once you have activated your account and have your MyMRU login information, you can log into your MRU Google account using your @mtroyal.ca email address and set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Help with your Google account can be found here, and help setting up MFA can be found here.

•   Course content will be available on the D2L Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS) 3 days prior to the start date of your course. You must be logged in to your MRU Gmail account to access D2L Brightspace. Your instructor will be available on the course start date.

•  Review our Student Information site for additional information about forms and policies, campus maps, parking information, technical support, and more.

•  For questions about this course or other information, contact cebusiness@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.6861 / 1.888.392.3655 toll-free.

Section title
Inventory and Warehousing
Type
ON - Online
Dates
Nov 12, 2024 to Dec 16, 2024
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
21.0
Delivery options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
TXCM non-credit $564.00
Potential Discount(s)
Reading List / Textbook

Available at the Cougars Campus Store for online order or in-person purchase. Search by any available Term and Department XSCM. If your course does not display, email campusstore@mtroyal.ca or phone 403.440.6300. 

Section Notes

•   Before your course begins, ensure your MyMRU account is activated. Step-by-step instructions for account activation can be found here. Once you have activated your account and have your MyMRU login information, you can log into your MRU Google account using your @mtroyal.ca email address and set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Help with your Google account can be found here, and help setting up MFA can be found here.

•   Course content will be available on the D2L Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS) 3 days prior to the start date of your course. You must be logged in to your MRU Gmail account to access D2L Brightspace. Your instructor will be available on the course start date.

•  Review our Student Information site for additional information about forms and policies, campus maps, parking information, technical support, and more.

•  For questions about this course or other information, contact cebusiness@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.6861 / 1.888.392.3655 toll-free.

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