📝 General Introduction 

Inventory management in engineering and construction projects is a critical factor that directly influences project success. The timely availability of materials, tools, and equipment ensures smooth execution, cost control, and quality assurance.

Unlike traditional inventory systems, construction projects face unique challenges such as multiple sites, fluctuating demand, and dynamic timelines. These complexities require a flexible and well-structured inventory system that integrates planning, control, and coordination across teams and suppliers.

This workshop is designed to equip professionals with the skills to manage project inventory effectively, using strategic planning, digital tools, and performance analysis.

Over five intensive days, participants will explore best practices in forecasting, documentation, distribution, and loss prevention. Through hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios, attendees will learn how to reduce waste, improve resource utilization, and align inventory operations with project phases—ultimately enhancing project performance and operational efficiency.

🎯 Target Audience

• Engineering and construction project managers
• Inventory and supply chain officers
• Planning and procurement engineers
• Site operations and logistics teams
• Entrepreneurs in contracting and infrastructure

🎯 Expected Objectives

• Understand the nature of inventory in engineering and construction projects
• Design an efficient system for planning and distributing inventory across project phases
• Reduce waste and improve resource utilization
• Apply digital tools for inventory control and analysis
• Strengthen coordination between teams and suppliers to ensure continuity

📚 Scientific Topics:

Axis 1: Fundamentals of Project Inventory

Session 1: Understanding Inventory in Engineering Projects

• Types of inventory (materials, equipment, tools)
• Inventory lifecycle across project stages
• Operational challenges in multi-site environments

Session 2: Pre-Planning Inventory Needs

• Quantity forecasting by phase
• Reorder point strategies
• Coordination with execution and procurement teams

Axis 2: Control and Documentation

Session 1: Internal Control Tools

• Tracking material and equipment movement
• Quantity verification and reconciliation
• Managing loss and damage

Session 2: Documentation and Data Validation

• Creating accurate records
• Standardized templates and logs
• Periodic inventory reviews

Axis 3: Distribution and On-Site Storage

Session 1: Inventory Distribution Strategies

• Scheduling deliveries and transfers
• Temporary storage planning
• Minimizing delays and downtime

Session 2: Field Storage Management

• Organizing on-site warehouses
• Safe storage conditions
• Stacking and classification techniques

Axis 4: Digital Tools and Data Analysis

Session 1: Smart Inventory Systems

• Using WMS and ERP in construction projects
• RFID and barcode technologies
• Real-time connectivity between sites and offices

Session 2: Performance Analysis and Decision Support

• Key operational indicators
• Analytical reporting
• Strategic planning based on data

Axis 5: Evaluation and Continuous Improvement

Session 1: Measuring Inventory Efficiency

• Response time to requests
• Waste and delay ratios
• Accuracy of documentation and delivery

Session 2: Enhancing Inventory Systems

• Feedback from field teams
• Policy and procedure updates
• Building a flexible operational model