📝 General Introduction 

In today’s competitive and fast-paced business environment, inventory management plays a critical role in operational efficiency, cost reduction, and customer satisfaction. Among the most effective global methodologies is the Just-In-Time (JIT) system, which focuses on minimizing waste and delivering materials exactly when needed—no earlier, no later. JIT transforms inventory from a static stockpile into a dynamic flow of goods aligned with real-time demand.

This approach requires precise coordination between production, procurement, and distribution, supported by accurate forecasting and agile supply chain practices. This workshop is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and tools to implement JIT inventory strategies in various business settings. Over five intensive days, participants will explore planning techniques, supplier coordination, demand forecasting, and performance measurement.

Through hands-on exercises and real-world case studies, attendees will learn how to build a responsive, lean inventory system that adapts to market fluctuations and drives operational excellence.

🎯 Target Audience

• Inventory and supply chain managers
• Production and planning officers
• Procurement and sourcing professionals
• Operations analysts
• Entrepreneurs in manufacturing and distribution

🎯 Expected Objectives

• Understand the philosophy and goals of the Just-In-Time system
• Apply JIT techniques to reduce inventory waste and improve flow
• Enhance coordination between production, procurement, and distribution
• Use forecasting and planning tools to support inventory decisions
• Build a flexible inventory system responsive to real demand

📚 Scientific Axes

Axis 1: Introduction to Modern Inventory Management

Session 1: Evolution of Inventory Concepts

• Traditional vs. JIT systems
• Challenges of overstocking
• Importance of timing in supply chains

Session 2: Philosophy of Just-In-Time

• Core principles of JIT
• Goals of waste reduction and flow optimization
• Link between JIT and total quality management

Axis 2: Planning and Implementing JIT

Session 1: Effective Planning Tools

• Real demand analysis
• Reorder point strategies
• Minimum stock level management

Session 2: JIT Implementation in the Workplace

• Transitioning from traditional systems
• Operational challenges and solutions
• Performance tracking post-implementation

Axis 3: Supplier Coordination

Session 1: Building Strategic Supplier Relationships

• Selecting JIT-compatible suppliers
• Negotiating delivery schedules
• Ensuring quality and timeliness

Session 2: Managing Real-Time Supply

• Real-time supplier integration
• Digital procurement systems
• Reducing lead times and cycle durations

Axis 4: Forecasting and Flow Control

Session 1: Accurate Demand Forecasting

• Historical data analysis
• Statistical forecasting tools
• Seasonal and cyclical demand patterns

Session 2: Material Flow Management

• Internal material movement coordination
• Minimizing disruptions and delays
• Supporting continuous production

Axis 5: Performance Measurement and Continuous Improvement

Session 1: Key Inventory Performance Indicators

• Inventory turnover rate
• Waste and damage ratios
• Forecast accuracy vs. actual demand

Session 2: Continuous Improvement in JIT Systems

• Feedback from operational teams
• Periodic process reviews
• Innovation in inventory practices