Course ID: 5179 | Course Duration: 1 Day | CEUs: CEU Credits: 0.6 CPE Credits: 6

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Best Practices for Managing Inventories and Cycle Counts Training Class

Course ID: 5179

Best Practices for Managing Inventories and Cycle Counts Training Seminar

In this seminar you'll learn...

How to use specific techniques that will actually improve speed and accuracy when counting inventory

How to prepare for the count using time-saving tools, formulas and checklists-available only here!

How to create a location system so precise, you'll be able to pinpoint even the smallest units-instantly

To never take another physical inventory-learn how cycle counts can work for you

And much more!

A thoroughly up-to-date, one-day workshop that will help you run smooth and accurate inventories ... improve record accuracy ... and eliminate write-offs, shortages, rush orders and other profitability killers.


	Agenda
	WORKSHOP AGENDA 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Take a close look at your existing system How to reduce forecasting errors-it's easier than you think Know your inventory system's strengths-and weaknesses Go paperless! Learn about electronic systems you can trust Questions to ask yourself before implementing JIT Learn the characteristics all successful inventory record-keeping systems have in common Planning-the key to an error-free count The pros and cons of blind counts The absolute best ways to speed up cycle counts When using multiple-count approaches makes sense Checklists that will save you time and headaches Clutter, lack of organization, trash-clean up your "house" before the count Designing a simple and consistent location system Getting around the problems involved with count tags The best time to cycle count-and why Dealing with multiple storage locations and the headaches they cause How often should you count? Now it's easy to decide Selecting which items to count (Hint: Remember your goal) Set up and run your cycle count program Will cycle counting solve your problems? ABC vs. Geographic: Which classification method is best? How the 80/20 rule applies to your inventory Never take another physical inventory-find out how Know your cycle-counting methods-and their drawbacks Pitfalls to avoid when ranking product The basic steps in a smooth, stress-free and accurate cycle count Conduct headache-free physical inventories Dealing with the challenge of WIP inventory Overcome your biggest stressors when conducting a wall-to-wall inventory Get a firm grip on internal tracking with pallet tags Thinking about hiring an outside firm to count your inventory? Here's advice you can use The unique accuracy issues surrounding in-transit quantities The only way to deal with substitutions Reporting: How to keep others-especially higher-ups-informed of your progress Manage people issues How to not get caught off guard by the auditors Training employees on how to do counts the right way The most effective people to designate as cycle counters Down with employee theft! Ways to beef up security now Tips for getting employees involved and thinking like a team Lack of concentration-are your counters guilty? Minimizing the things that cause the most stress on count day Troubleshoot and overcome challenges Resolving inaccuracies: Look at these 5 areas first Tighten record-keeping procedures-and get other departments to adhere to them How to know when a re-count is necessary Evaluating and reconciling variances Where did it go? Handling lost inventory Understanding errors-the neglected first step in reducing them Be aware of the potential negative effects of adjustments What should your accuracy be? A simple way to answer an important question

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Registration. As soon as we receive your pre-registration, you'll receive a confirmation receipt via email from support@trainup.com.You will receive an Express Admission Ticket in addition to your confirmation order receipt, simply take the express ticket with you to the program and hand it to the registrar. If your ticket doesn't arrive before the seminar, be sure to go anyway. The instructors are expecting you! You may register up until the day before the course date.

Cancellations and substitutions. Cancellations received up to five working days before the conference are refundable, minus a $10 registration service charge. After that, cancellations are subject to the entire conference fee, which you may apply toward a future conference. Please note that if you don't cancel and don't attend, you are still responsible for payment. Substitutions may be made at any time.

The check-in table opens at 8:15 a.m. When you arrive at the hotel, please check the directory for the exact location of the workshop. The registrars will greet you, and collect your Express Admission Ticket, hand you your workshop materials and direct you toward your seat. You'll also want to take the opportunity to meet other professionals from your local area. Introduce yourself! You may meet a new friend. Plan to be registered and ready to go by 8:50 a.m.

This class begins at 9:00 a.m. on the dot and wrap up at 4:00 p.m. Lunch is on your own from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Why not invite another participant to dine with you? You can share information, review the morning and make the day even more enjoyable.

Parking. The best efforts are made to find workshop facilities that have all the pluses : Convenient location, great meeting rooms, courteous staff and plenty of free parking. However, some facilities have paid parking only. You may want to check with the facility personnel to determine parking fees-often they can direct you to free parking just around the corner.

Tape recording. These programs-both what you see and what you hear-are fully copyrighted. No audio recording or videotaping, please.

Program agenda:

8:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Register and collect materials

9:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Workshop session

11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch on your own

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Workshop session

Seminar materials

And you won't go home empty-handed. You'll leave this workshop with a Certificate of Attendance;

a soundly researched, unabridged workbook; your Personal Action Plan for implementing what you've

learned; and step-by-step guidelines for sharing the new ideas with your associates back at work.

Need one more reason to choose this seminar? The guarantee.

It's simple. If you're not happy, the instructors are not happy. If you're not absolutely delighted with the value and benefits to be gained from this workshop, tuition is fully refundable or choose to attend another seminar given by this course sponsor.