Author: KNEC notes and Past Papers

Service levels: Percentage of orders dispatched on time; Percentage of orders fully satisfied (i.e. all order lines supplied); Accuracy of order fill; Stock availability in the warehouse; Order lead time; Returns and customer complaints. Operational efficiency: Number of cases picked Read More …

 1. U Flow or Horseshoe layout A U‟ flow occurs when the goods receipt and dispatch functions are located at the same end of a warehouse building. Products flow in at receiving, move in to storage in the back of Read More …

Material handling equipment to be used; Enough space should be provided to ensure that the material handling equipment can easily turn in the store. Desired Customer service level: Where high level of customer service is desired, separating receiving and issue Read More …

Store layout refers to the detailed floor plan of the storage area for locating each item to be placed in the store after receipt till it is issued for consumption. It is the internal arrangement of the store where the Read More …

Stores security can be provided through the use of internal security management or contracting a security firm.    1. Internal security management This is where the organization relies on stores management staff to control stores security. The measures include; Stock Read More …

The operations of the stores may expose store personnel to various risks that endanger their health and safety. The most common cause of injury to stores personnel is accident. Accident in the storehouse can be caused by: Incorrect handling of Read More …

INTRODUCTION Although the storehouse of an organization is used in storing materials and components, hence need to provide their security, it also has stores personnel who performs various functions there in. It is therefore important not only to protect materials Read More …

Space: The amount of space you have will definitely impact on your choice of preservation. Someone living in a farmhouse can probably store dozens of preserved fruits in jars, whereas someone living in an apartment is unlikely to have the Read More …

Photocopying using photocopying machines. Chilling and Freezing – Bacteria and yeast grow best at specific temperatures, usually between 40-140ºF. By lowering the temperature below 40ºF their metabolic and reproductive action is significantly slowed. While this may not actually kill the Read More …

To prevents damage of materials To prevent breakage To prevent the material becoming stale or going bad esp in food stuff To prevent materials from withering and drying To protect the materials from harmful environmental factors for instance excessive heat, Read More …