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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. You will calculate inventory performance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), determine replenishment order quantities, and manage inventory budgeting. Finally, you will examine different inventory types, required activities, and the formal governance needed for successful inventory performance and strategy execution.

Learner outcomes

Upon completion of this course, learners 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
ONA - Online Asynchronous
Dates
Oct 05, 2026 to Nov 08, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
21.0
Delivery options
Online Asynchronous  
Course Fee(s)
TXCM-F non-credit $597.00
Potential Discount(s)
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Section Notes

LATE Registration Deadline October 8, 2026
  • This is an online asynchronous course; it is not an independent study course. There are set due dates for graded and non-graded assessments and students are required to actively participate throughout the course via discussion and other activities.
  • Before your course begins, ensure your MyMRU account is activated. Step-by-step instructions for account activation can be found online. 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 online, and help setting up MFA can be found online.
  • 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 webpage (mru.ca/CEStudent) for additional information about forms and policies, campus maps, parking information, technical support, and more.
  • For questions about this course or other information, contact conted@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.6875 (toll free 1.866.775.2673). 
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