Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
VASC-0003
Organization's ID:
FLG 103
Organization:
VA Acquisition Academy Supply Chain Management School
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
3 days (24 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 Inventory Management
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide a basic understanding of the IFCAP and AEMS/MERS systems and how Level I Supply Chain Professionals utilize the systems in their assigned duties. Participants learn about the item requisition process within IFCAP. Students are taught the roles and responsibilities of IFCAP users and the relevance of each of these roles to their job. Students learn about management reporting mechanisms within IFCAP to assist with management of commodities and suppliers. Supply Chain Professionals learn how the AEMS/MERS system is used to manage nonexpendable property and equipment. Students learn the roles, responsibilities, and skills required to perform daily property and equipment management tasks. Students also learn the concepts of complete and accurate data entry and AEMS/MERS record keeping through class education and exercises.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Describe the ordering processes
  • Describe the responsibilities of an Accountable Officer, Custodial Officer, and Property Management Staff
  • Describe equipment management reports and documentation
  • Describe the Utilization and Disposal program.
  • Describe the components of IFCAP
  • Describe roles and responsibilities of a Control Point Clerk
  • Describe roles and responsibilities of a Control Point Official
  • Describe the roles and responsibilities of the Accountable Officer
  • Describe the roles and responsibilities of a Material Handler
  • Identify VA policies associated with AEMS/MERS system
  • Explain classification and categorization of assets
  • Explain how to enter equipment data in AEMS/MERS and Above PAR

General Topics:

  • Operations management
  • Inventory management
  • Ordering techniques
  • Inventory related reporting
  • Effective sourcing
  • Quality management
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials