Category: Supply and transport management

The following steps are followed in preparing store codes. Step 1 Identify the item to be coded e.g. raw materials, under a basic heading Raw materials RM Step 2 Type of raw material, e.g.; Liquids/oil RMLO Step 3 Identify and Read More …

Range of items: The larger the range of items held in stock, the more complicated and effective the code needs to be. Staff competency: Will existing staff be able to cope with the new system or will they need training, Read More …

INTRODUCTION A typical manufacturing organization has various types of materials. These types may range from raw materials, work in progress (WIP), maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), finished goods, high usage, medium usage, low usage, spare parts, components etc. The variety Read More …

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 …