Effective Storekeeping Skills

This course offers a general introduction to the roles expected by anyone in a storekeeping position. The different stores operations are explained in detail to better appreciate the position of the storekeeper in the organizations’ operations.

CONTENT

Introduction

-  Different Types of Supply-Chain

-  Supply-Chain Elements

-  Basic Communication Concepts

-  Business Communication Patterns

Warehousing and Distribution

-  Warehouse Functions

-  How Many Warehouses?

-  The Distribution Function

-  Warehouse Processes: Receipts, Picking and Dispatch

Stock Control and Warehouse Process

-  Setting Order Levels

-  Stock Rotation and Adjustments

-  Meeting Customer Orders

-  Housekeeping

-  Stock Taking

Managing and Controlling Operations

- Controlling Operations

- Planning Operations

- Performance Measurement

- Financial Planning

Health and Safety in Stores Methods and Equipment

-  Warehouse Structures

-  Loading Bays

-  Selecting Fork Lift Trucks

-  Selecting Racking

-  Implications for warehouse layouts

-  Operational Timings and Planning

Health, Safety and Security

- Duty of Care

- Inspections and Risk Assessments Task Analysis

- Equipment Maintenance and Care

- Recognizing Health and Safety Risks

- Raising People’s Awareness

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.

DATE:

1ST BATCH                                        21st – 25th June, 2021

2ND BATCH                                       6th – 10th Dec, 2021