Logistics, Inventory and Warehousing Management

Coursera MOOC / Non-credit USD 49
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Logistics, Inventory and Warehousing Management

About this course

Learn how to analyze inventory systems, optimize warehouse operations, and apply logistics information systems to improve supply chain performance. This course provides practical skills in inventory management, warehousing, logistics outsourcing, material handling, storage systems, and data-driven logistics decision-making. The course begins with the foundations of inventory management, including inventory functions, costs, classification techniques, and control methods such as EOQ and Kanban. Learners will understand how effective inventory management supports stock optimization, cost control, and operational efficiency. As the course progresses, learners examine warehouse design and operations, including warehouse functions, layout planning, performance measurement, and strategies such as cross docking. The course also explores Logistics Information Systems (LIS), helping learners understand how data, system components, and digital tools support coordination and decision-making in modern supply chains. Advanced modules focus on logistics outsourcing, provider selection, contract management, material handling systems, storage principles, racking methods, automation technologies, and efficient warehouse system design. What makes this course unique is its integrated approach that combines inventory, warehousing, information systems, outsourcing, and handling technologies into one cohesive learning path. By the end of the course, learners will be able to optimize inventory levels, improve warehouse efficiency, apply material handling solutions, and make informed logistics decisions in real-world supply chain environments.

What you'll learn

  • analyze inventory systems
  • optimize warehouse operations
  • apply logistics information systems
  • understand inventory functions and costs
  • implement control methods like EOQ and Kanban
  • design efficient warehouse layouts
  • evaluate performance in warehousing
  • utilize data for logistics decision-making

Course objectives

  • equip learners with practical skills in inventory management
  • enhance understanding of warehouse operations and logistics outsourcing
  • teach strategies for effective material handling and automation

Skills you'll gain

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