Despite every effort to eliminate warehousing and the inventory housed within, warehousing will continue to play a critical role in assuring high levels of customer service and overall logistics performance. This workshop 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 a storekeeper in the company operations. Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Establishes the best methods for inventory analysis and improvement actions
• Highlights the problems found in most spares warehouse environments
• Reveals the best approach to improve inventory record accuracy
• Improves the coordination of inventory management with maintenance management

Content

Warehousing and Distribution

• Warehouse Functions
• How many Warehouses?
• The Distribution Function
• Warehouse Processes: Receipts, Packing and Dispatch

Stock Control and Warehouse Processes

• Setting Order Levels
• Stock Rotation and Adjustments
• Meeting Customers’ Orders
• Housekeeping
• Stock Taking

Health and Safety in Stores

• Duty of Care
• Inspections and Risk Assessments
• Equipment Maintenance and Care
• Recognizing Health and Safety Risks
• Raising People’s Awareness

Managing and Contributing Operations

• Controlling Operations
• Planning Operations
• Performance Measurement

• Financial Planning

Effective Warehouse Supervision

• Objectives, Accountabilities and Responsibilities
• Warehouse Supervision Cycle
• Warehouse Operations and Layout
• Changing Existing Warehouse Layouts

Methods and Equipment

• Loading Bays
• Selecting Forklift Trucks
• Operational Timings and Planning
• Selecting Racking

For Whom: Storekeepers, Warehouse Managers/Supervisors, Accountants, Auditors, Purchasing/Stores Officers, Heads of Departments, and others who wish to enhance their current skills in managing stores and warehouses.