Stores Management
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Stores Management
The day-to-day management of the stores department is a critical factor in the successful management within any business. Stock represents a large percentage of the working capital in many organisations. Minimising loss or damage makes a significant contribution to the overall profitability of the business - and is a key part of the stores function.
This course will teach you the methodologies, principles and practices of good stores management to build your knowledge of this appealing subject.
Modules
Unit One
Introduction
The Scope of the Stores Department
Types of Stores
Special Stores
Stockyards
The Stores Department as a Service Department
The Integrated Purchasing and Stores Department
Staff and Customer Relations
Unit Two
Stores Systems and Procedure
Stock Records
Identification, Specification and Standardisation
Computers
Unit Three
Siting a Stores or Stockyard
Transport and Distribution of Goods
Postal Services
Location
Types of Building
Detailed Consideration of Storage Accommodation
Fire and Firefighting
Unit Four
Layout of Buildings
Storage Policy
Flow of Materials
Goods Received Facilities
Mechanical Handling
Inspection
Centralised Goods Receiving
Unit Five
Stock Records
The Stock Records Department
Stock Record Cards
The Aims of Stock Control
Types of Stock Control
Stock Levels
Stock Control - Finished Stocks
Work of the Stock Control Department
Stock Taking
Types of Stock Taking
Discrepancies and Determination of Errors
Unit Six
Financial Control of Stock
Stores Costs and Budgets
Methods of Pricing Stock
Stores Evaluation for Final Accounts
Unit Seven
The Relationships between Production, Construction and Service
Organisations
Administrative Procedures in Stores
The Stores Manual
Circulation, Introduction, Operation, Advantages and Disadvantages of Stores Manuals
Provisioning
Cyclical Provisioning
Unit Eight
Location of Stock
Issue and Despatch
Returns and Breakages
Procedure with Scrap and Redundant Materials
Deterioration
Care of Buildings and Stock
Security
Unit Nine
Costing
Operative Training
Safety Aspects of Storage
Legislation
For a more detailed syllabus on this course, click here
Entry Requirements
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.
*You will have access to the course for 24 months.
Assessment Method
After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.
On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Stores Management.
Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.
View a sample of the certificate (opens in new window)
learndirect is one of the largest integrated providers of courses and qualifications, training, and employment services in the UK
- Each year around 6,000 businesses equip their staff for success with learndirect
- learndirect have helped more than 75,000 businesses equip their employees with the skills needed to improve productivity.
- Almost 700,000 maths and English test passes have been achieved with learndirect.
- 300,000 people fulfilled their career ambitions last year with learndirect.
- Over 250,000 apprentices have achieved with learndirect.
- SALE Savings End Midnight Tuesday 7th July
- SALE Savings End Midnight Tuesday 7th July
Stores Management
The day-to-day management of the stores department is a critical factor in the successful management within any business. Stock represents a large percentage of the working capital in many organisations. Minimising loss or damage makes a significant contribution to the overall profitability of the business - and is a key part of the stores function.
This course will teach you the methodologies, principles and practices of good stores management to build your knowledge of this appealing subject.
Modules
Unit One
Introduction
The Scope of the Stores Department
Types of Stores
Special Stores
Stockyards
The Stores Department as a Service Department
The Integrated Purchasing and Stores Department
Staff and Customer Relations
Unit Two
Stores Systems and Procedure
Stock Records
Identification, Specification and Standardisation
Computers
Unit Three
Siting a Stores or Stockyard
Transport and Distribution of Goods
Postal Services
Location
Types of Building
Detailed Consideration of Storage Accommodation
Fire and Firefighting
Unit Four
Layout of Buildings
Storage Policy
Flow of Materials
Goods Received Facilities
Mechanical Handling
Inspection
Centralised Goods Receiving
Unit Five
Stock Records
The Stock Records Department
Stock Record Cards
The Aims of Stock Control
Types of Stock Control
Stock Levels
Stock Control - Finished Stocks
Work of the Stock Control Department
Stock Taking
Types of Stock Taking
Discrepancies and Determination of Errors
Unit Six
Financial Control of Stock
Stores Costs and Budgets
Methods of Pricing Stock
Stores Evaluation for Final Accounts
Unit Seven
The Relationships between Production, Construction and Service
Organisations
Administrative Procedures in Stores
The Stores Manual
Circulation, Introduction, Operation, Advantages and Disadvantages of Stores Manuals
Provisioning
Cyclical Provisioning
Unit Eight
Location of Stock
Issue and Despatch
Returns and Breakages
Procedure with Scrap and Redundant Materials
Deterioration
Care of Buildings and Stock
Security
Unit Nine
Costing
Operative Training
Safety Aspects of Storage
Legislation
For a more detailed syllabus on this course, click here
Entry Requirements
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.
*You will have access to the course for 24 months.
Assessment
Assessment Method
After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.
Qualifications
On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Stores Management.
Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.
View a sample of the certificate (opens in new window)
learndirect is one of the largest integrated providers of courses and qualifications, training, and employment services in the UK
- Each year around 6,000 businesses equip their staff for success with learndirect
- learndirect have helped more than 75,000 businesses equip their employees with the skills needed to improve productivity.
- Almost 700,000 maths and English test passes have been achieved with learndirect.
- 300,000 people fulfilled their career ambitions last year with learndirect.
- Over 250,000 apprentices have achieved with learndirect.
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