In today's competitive business environment, inventory represents one of the largest investments and potential sources of waste for organizations. Excessive inventory ties up working capital, increases storage costs, and masks operational inefficiencies, while insufficient inventory leads to stockouts, lost sales, and dissatisfied customers. The challenge is finding the optimal balance that maximizes service levels while minimizing costs and waste.

This comprehensive workshop introduces Lean Inventory Management principles and practices that enable organizations to dramatically reduce inventory levels while improving customer service and operational performance. Drawing from proven methodologies including Lean Manufacturing, Just-in-Time (JIT), and continuous improvement frameworks, participants will learn practical techniques to streamline inventory flows, eliminate waste, and create value throughout the supply chain. This is not just about reducing inventory—it's about building a responsive, efficient, and customer-focused operation that delivers results to the bottom line.

Objective

At the end of this highly-interactive workshop, successful participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamental principles of Lean thinking and their application to inventory management
• Identify and eliminate the eight types of waste in inventory and supply chain operations
• Differentiate between push and pull systems and implement pull-based replenishment
• Calculate optimal inventory levels using economic order quantity (EOQ) and reorder point methods
• Apply Just-in-Time (JIT) principles to reduce inventory while maintaining service levels
• Implement Kanban systems for visual inventory control and replenishment
• Implement 5S methodology for warehouse organization and efficiency
• Calculate and interpret key inventory performance metrics and KPIs
• Lead continuous improvement projects that deliver sustainable inventory reduction

Outline

Who should attend

This course is suitable for professionals involved in inventory management, supply chain operations, and continuous improvement:

• Supply chain managers and planners
• Inventory controllers and warehouse managers
• Procurement and purchasing professionals
• Logistics and distribution managers
• Materials managers and supervisors
• Continuous improvement specialists and Lean practitioners
• Anyone seeking to optimize inventory levels and improve operational efficiency

Participants from manufacturing, distribution, retail, healthcare, and service industries will find the content relevant and applicable to their operations.

Methodology

This highly experiential workshop combines strategic insight with practical application to ensure participants can implement learnings immediately:

• Bite-size lectures introducing Lean inventory concepts and proven methodologies
• Case-based learning featuring successful inventory reduction initiatives across industries
• Hands-on calculation exercises for EOQ, reorder points, safety stock, and Kanban sizing
• Value stream mapping exercises to visualize current and future state inventory flows
• Group discussions on implementation barriers and success factors

Participants are encouraged to bring real inventory data and challenges from their organizations to work on during the workshop for maximum relevance and impact.

Suhas T U's Profile

Suhas T. U is a senior transformation leader, educator, and executive coach with over two decades of cross-industry experience spanning Manufacturing, Financial Services, Oil & Gas, and Commercial Operations. As an ACTA-certified facilitator, Suhas designs and delivers executive development programs that bridge theory with real-world practice — empowering professionals to lead change, drive performance, and sustain organizational excellence.

A results-oriented educator, Suhas has helped numerous program participants and mentees achieve measurable business impact — from double-digit revenue growth to breakthrough customer engagement and multi-million-dollar value creation through innovation and process improvement. His facilitation approach combines strategic insight, case-based learning, and practical frameworks that inspire leaders to think critically and act decisively.

Suhas specializes in Transformation and Operational Excellence, Supply Chain and Sustainability Leadership, and Digital and ESG Strategy, with expertise in areas such as:

- Strategic Change and Business Transformation

- Lean Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement

- Digital Supply Chain and Operational Synchronization

- Sustainable Business Models, Carbon Reduction, and ESG Governance

- Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Managers

- Innovating Through Design Thinking: Advanced Application

He served as Director of Operational Excellence and Transformation in World's leading Automotive distributor, leading key digital and sustainability initiatives aligned with the company’s “Accelerate Plus” strategy. Previously, he held senior regional roles with Syngenta Asia Pacific and Shell Eastern Petroleum, driving large-scale transformation programs and operational excellence frameworks across the Asia-Pacific region.

Academically, Suhas holds a Master’s in Manufacturing Management, a Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Business (MIT Sloan & Columbia Business School collaboration), and a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering. He is also a Six Sigma Master Black Belt, APICS-Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), and Certified Sustainability (ESG) Practitioner.

Through his programs and coaching, Suhas enables leaders and teams to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, resilience, and sustainable growth — turning strategic ambitions into measurable outcomes that create lasting organizational impact.