Author: KNEC notes and Past Papers

The nature and characteristics of the goods and unit loads held; The effective utilization of building volume-horizontal and vertical: Good access to stock; Compatibility with information system requirements; Maintenance of stock condition and integrity; Personal safety; Overall system cost; When Read More …

The type of materials passing through warehouses varies enormously, with different sizes, weights, shapes, levels of fragility and hazard characteristics. A major benefit of unit loads such as pallets is that they enable the use of standard storage systems and Read More …

Availability of space: Fixed location storage requires a lot space than random and mixed space. When this method is used, the storekeeper must be sure that there is enough space to accommodate all materials. Desired level of productivity: It is Read More …

Fixed location systems. This is the traditional method which denotes the idea that “a place for everything and everything in its place” The storage location for each item is fixed. Public libraries mostly use this method. Advantages Stores personnel will Read More …

Material preservation: It is a supply chain function that entails storage of materials to protect them from any harm, damage, pilferage or destruction by environmental factors in a bid to extend their life span. Stock location: In a large storehouse, Read More …

Finished products sent to customers The storekeeper is informed of the issues to be made by means of sales advice note, issue order or similar document from the sales department giving details of the items, the consignee’s name and address Read More …

In mass production concerns, with the cooperation of the production control departments or some other planning office, production materials are issued in quantities and at times to respond with the manufacturing programme. The goods concerned are usually collected into a Read More …

Issues on Request This is the simplest method, and there are three variations a) Immediate issues on presentation of an issue note by hand b) Issues made after presentation of an issue note by post. c) Immediate issues on verbal Read More …

Authorization of issues Stock in store represents money and should not be misappropriated, wasted or improperly used. For this reason, issues cannot be made indiscriminately and, before goods are withdrawn from the storehouse, there must be some authority before transaction. Read More …

1. 100% Inspection This is inspection of every item supplied by the supplier. This method of inspection is appropriate for high value items which cannot be destroyed during inspection. It is also appropriate when the material have a significant effect Read More …