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VIRTUAL WORKSHOP
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INVENTORY INTELLIGENCE & WAREHOUSE EXCELLENCE
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From Stock Control to Operational Competitive Advantage
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May 19 & 20, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM MT
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FORMAT: Live Virtual (Zoom) | DURATION: 9 Hours (2 Days) | CPD: 5 Points
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WHY THIS TRAINING MATTERS NOW
The numbers tell the story
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85-90%
The average inventory accuracy rate across the industry. Closing this gap to 95%+ reduces safety stock requirements by 20-30% and transforms operational reliability.
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10-30%
The portion of inventory value consumed by carrying costs annually in organizations without disciplined stock management practices.
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59%
Of Ontario transportation and warehousing businesses currently facing workforce shortages, making operational efficiency and skills a critical organizational priority.
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$1 Trillion
Estimated in annual missed sales globally attributed to stockouts driven by poor inventory visibility and control practices.
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WORKSHOP OVERVIEW
Whether you manage a warehouse, work in procurement, oversee planning, or lead supply chain operations -- what happens between the purchase order and the customer delivery defines your organization's profitability, service levels, and resilience.
This intensive two-day virtual workshop gives supply chain professionals a complete, practical command of inventory management and warehouse operations -- from the foundational principles that many organizations still get wrong, to the advanced techniques and emerging technologies reshaping how modern operations run. Grounded in Canada's current supply chain landscape and designed for professionals across industries, this workshop closes the gap between what your job demands and what most training programs leave out.
You will leave with frameworks, Excel-based tools, and a clear action plan you can apply the moment you return to your desk.
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WORKSHOP STRUCTURE
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DAY 1 -- MAY 19, 2026
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Inventory Management: Foundations, Strategy & Optimization
Building the discipline of stock control, classification, and financial awareness
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DAY 2 -- MAY 20, 2026
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Warehouse Operations: Performance, Layout & Future Readiness
Designing and operating warehouses that are efficient, accurate, and built for what's coming
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Day 1 -- Inventory Management
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Inventory Classification & ABC/XYZ Analysis -- Segment your inventory portfolio strategically to direct attention, resources, and controls where they matter most and stop treating every SKU the same
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Carrying Costs, Turnover & Financial Literacy -- Understand the true cost of holding inventory, calculate turnover ratios, identify dead stock, and make the case for better inventory decisions to leadership
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Safety Stock, Reorder Points & EOQ -- Build the formulas and logic that drive automated replenishment, eliminate guesswork, and protect service levels without tying up unnecessary working capital
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Cycle Counting & Inventory Accuracy Programs -- Design ongoing counting programs that replace disruptive annual counts, catch discrepancies early, and push accuracy from the industry average of 85-90% toward world-class 99%+
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Inventory KPIs & Performance Dashboards -- Identify which metrics actually drive decisions, build a functional KPI tracking system, and use data to expose hidden inefficiencies before they escalate
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Multi-Context Inventory Strategy -- Navigate the JIT vs. JIC trade-off in a Canadian context shaped by tariff volatility, supplier lead time variability, and cross-border disruptions
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Day 2 -- Warehouse Operations
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Warehouse Layout & Slotting Optimization -- Apply the principles of intelligent warehouse design: positioning high-velocity SKUs, reducing travel time, improving pick accuracy, and maximizing space utilization without expansion
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Receiving, Put-Away & SOPs -- Build structured processes for inbound operations that protect inventory accuracy from the moment goods arrive, because most errors begin at the dock, not the shelf
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Pick, Pack & Fulfillment Operations -- Compare picking methodologies (batch, zone, wave, discrete), understand the labor cost implications of each, and identify which approach fits your operation
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Warehouse Technology Landscape -- Develop fluency in WMS, barcoding, RFID, and IoT-based real-time tracking: what these tools actually do, what they cost, and how to evaluate them for your organization
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Labor Productivity & Workforce Management -- Address Canada's warehousing workforce shortage reality with practical tools for measuring productivity, designing better workflows, and reducing turnover through operational clarity
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The Future-Ready Warehouse -- Understand where automation, AI-assisted inventory management, and robotics are heading, and what supply chain professionals need to know now to lead these transitions
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This workshop is designed for supply chain, operations, and procurement professionals who manage or influence inventory levels, stock replenishment, or materials planning. It is equally valuable for those who work in or oversee warehouse, distribution centre, or fulfillment operations, as well as procurement professionals who need to understand the downstream operational impact of their purchasing decisions.
Whether you are newer to supply chain and want to build a solid practical foundation, or an experienced professional looking to modernize your approach with current methods and technology frameworks, this program delivers immediate value.
You do not need to work in a warehouse to gain immediate, high-value takeaways from this workshop. If your work touches inventory -- directly or indirectly -- this program was built for you.
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WORKSHOP DELIVERABLES
All participants will receive:
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Inventory classification workbook with ABC/XYZ analysis template (Excel)
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Safety stock, reorder point, and EOQ calculator with scenario-based inputs
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Cycle counting program design template and scheduling guide
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Inventory KPI dashboard template with formulas and benchmarks
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Warehouse layout and slotting optimization checklist
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SOP templates for receiving, put-away, and cycle counting
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Warehouse technology evaluation scorecard (WMS, RFID, barcoding)
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Canada supply chain landscape reference guide with benchmarks and statistics
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Certificate of Completion (5 Professional Development Hours / CPD Credits)
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Access to recorded workshop sessions for 60 days
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Post-workshop email support for template questions (30 days)
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EVENT DETAILS
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DATES
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May 19 & 20, 2026 (Tuesday & Wednesday)
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TIME
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9:00 AM - 1:30 PM MT (each day)
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FORMAT
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Live Virtual Workshop via Zoom
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DURATION
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9 Hours of Instructor-Led Training (across 2 days)
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CPD POINTS
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5 Continuing Professional Development Points
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REGISTRATION PRICING
Select the rate that applies to your membership status
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STUDENT AFFILIATE
$145
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For current student
affiliate members
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BEST VALUE
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MEMBER RATE
$445
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For current Supply Chain
Canada members
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NON-MEMBER RATE
$545
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Open to all supply chain
and procurement professionals
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Not yet a member? Join Supply Chain Canada to access member pricing on this and future professional development events. Visit supplychaincanada.com for membership details.
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Cancellation Policy: Requests made 7 or more days before the event are eligible for a full refund. No refunds will be issued within 7 days of the event. Substitutions are welcome at any time.
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Questions or Need Assistance?
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