Basics of Stores and stock Control

Who should participate?

Stores personnel including store-man and first line supervisors. Other major users of the stores function also gain specific benefit from attending this course.

Content

The Role and organisation of the store: Introduction, Objectives, The Supply Chain, Stores organisation, Procedures manual, Relationships.

Ordering and tracking inventory: Objectives of purchasing, selecting suppliers, the purchasing cycle, Replenishing stocks, Order receipts and receiving, Settlement of suppliers invoice, Stock pricing and valuation, Stock movement, dealing with Excess stock

Classification and coding of stock: Maintenance repair and operating terms, Coding of stock items, Stock coding, Coding Systems, Identifying incoming material, Bills of materials

Duration

3 hours per week for 12 weeks

Delivery

Facilitated & classroom-based

Eligibility

Basic literacy and numeracy are required.