Warehouse, Stores and Stock Control Management

It is an intensive workshop for those who want to understand and implement the essential tools for managing warehousing, stores and stock control. Participants are shown how to evaluate procedures and make needed change to methods to improve customer service.

CONTENTS

Managing the Warehouse

– Warehouse Operation Management

– Planning Warehouse Layout

– Utilization of Storage Aid

– Controlling Warehouse item Location

Warehouse Inventory Management

– EOQ and MRP Inventory Systems

– Just in time Inventory Management

– Utilizing Consignment Inventory

– Achieving Effective Inventory Control

Health and Safety

– Duty of Care

– Inspections and Risk Assessment

– Equipment Maintenance and Care

– Recognizing Health and safety Risks

Methods and Equipment

– Warehouse Structures

– Loading Bays

– Selecting fork lift Trucks

– Selecting Racking

– Implications for Warehouse Layouts

– Operational Timing and Planning

Stock Coding and Recording

– Different Methods

– Understanding of all involved

– Separation of powers

– How do we get inaccuracies?

– Checklists to help on deciding the best option

FOR WHOM:

Stores, Purchasing and Logistics Personnel in the Public and Private Sectors.

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The training methodology combines lectures, discussions, group exercises and illustrations. Participants will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge of the topics. The emphasis is on the practical application of the topics and as a result participant will go back to the workplace with both the ability and the confidence to apply the techniques learned to their duties.