Effective Storekeeping
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PMS - Purchasing Management Services
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GBP 595.00
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Who should attend?
Intended for all stores and warehouse personnel who require a greater understanding and appreciation of their important role in inventory management and business efficiency. It is also suitable for those who manage and interface with the function and therefore need to be aware of the operational and financial benefits of an effective stores and warehouse activity.
OUTCOMES
Attendees will learn how the stores or warehouse function affects and contributes to both the profitability and efficiency of an organisation and the importance of controlling inventory. Attendees are made aware of the significant investment stock represents and the necessity for strict control. Contemporary methods and techniques for the efficient storage of inventory are explained along with emphasis on practical issues such as security, stock accuracy, optimising the use of space, reducing surplus and obsolete stock and stocktaking.
Intended for all stores and warehouse personnel who require a greater understanding and appreciation of their important role in inventory management and business efficiency. It is also suitable for those who manage and interface with the function and therefore need to be aware of the operational and financial benefits of an effective stores and warehouse activity.
OUTCOMES
Attendees will learn how the stores or warehouse function affects and contributes to both the profitability and efficiency of an organisation and the importance of controlling inventory. Attendees are made aware of the significant investment stock represents and the necessity for strict control. Contemporary methods and techniques for the efficient storage of inventory are explained along with emphasis on practical issues such as security, stock accuracy, optimising the use of space, reducing surplus and obsolete stock and stocktaking.
Outline
COURSE CONTENT
The Stores / Warehouse Function
The Importance of Good Service / Interaction with Other Functions / Reasons for Holding Stock / Cost of Holding Stock / The Consequences of Failure.
Stock Accuracy / Stock Recording
Necessity for Accuracy / Causes of Stock Errors / Getting Stock Accuracy / Receipts & Issues Procedures / Data Collection / Data Capture / Data Transfer / Bar Coding & RFID Systems.
Stores Layout and Equipment Selection
Objectives / Range of Equipment / Space Utilisation Characteristics / Basic Considerations / Stock Location Systems / Fixed / Random / Combined / Rationale for Selection.
Essential Working Practices
Security / Reducing Stock Loss / Housekeeping / Operating Hours / Material Identification / Stock Rotation / Product Knowledge / Traceability / Certificates of Conformance / Material Certification.
Stock Control
ABC Analysis / Basic Concepts of Quantity and Time Based Systems / Min-Max Systems / Topping Up Systems / Re-Order Systems / MRP / JIT.
Stocktaking
Purpose / Periodic Stocktaking or Cycle Stocktaking / Treatment of Discrepancies / Obsolete, Redundant and Surplus Stock.
Health, Safety & Environmental Issues
Law / Employers Responsibilities / Employees Responsibilities / COSHH / Personal Protective Equipment / Training / Enforcement / Accident Reporting / Consultation & Representation / Environmental Issues.
Case Studies & Team Exercises
Physical Aspects of Storekeeping / Equipment Selection / Receipt of Materials / Getting Stock Accuracy.
The Stores / Warehouse Function
The Importance of Good Service / Interaction with Other Functions / Reasons for Holding Stock / Cost of Holding Stock / The Consequences of Failure.
Stock Accuracy / Stock Recording
Necessity for Accuracy / Causes of Stock Errors / Getting Stock Accuracy / Receipts & Issues Procedures / Data Collection / Data Capture / Data Transfer / Bar Coding & RFID Systems.
Stores Layout and Equipment Selection
Objectives / Range of Equipment / Space Utilisation Characteristics / Basic Considerations / Stock Location Systems / Fixed / Random / Combined / Rationale for Selection.
Essential Working Practices
Security / Reducing Stock Loss / Housekeeping / Operating Hours / Material Identification / Stock Rotation / Product Knowledge / Traceability / Certificates of Conformance / Material Certification.
Stock Control
ABC Analysis / Basic Concepts of Quantity and Time Based Systems / Min-Max Systems / Topping Up Systems / Re-Order Systems / MRP / JIT.
Stocktaking
Purpose / Periodic Stocktaking or Cycle Stocktaking / Treatment of Discrepancies / Obsolete, Redundant and Surplus Stock.
Health, Safety & Environmental Issues
Law / Employers Responsibilities / Employees Responsibilities / COSHH / Personal Protective Equipment / Training / Enforcement / Accident Reporting / Consultation & Representation / Environmental Issues.
Case Studies & Team Exercises
Physical Aspects of Storekeeping / Equipment Selection / Receipt of Materials / Getting Stock Accuracy.
Speaker/s
Course Presenter
Gareth Roden, BA (Hons), MCIPS
The course presenter is Gareth Roden, Managing Director of the long established and renowned training company Purchasing Management Services (PMS).
Gareth presents training courses at venues around the UK and internationally across all business sectors and has trained delegates from such high-profile organisations as Panasonic, The Ministry of Defence, HSBC, Toyota, Virgin East Coast, Jet2.Com, BAE Systems, Nestlé, Met Office and the London Underground.
Gareth has been with PMS for 16 years and his hands-on experience and dynamic presentation style have made him a very popular and highly respected presenter. Prior to joining PMS, Gareth held senior management positions in both public and private sector procurement including automotive, mining and mechanical engineering businesses specifically: -
Lucas Automotive (Production Materials Buyer) British Coal Corporation (Contracts Officer, Supply & Contracts Manager, Group Asset Manager) Qualter, Hall & Co Limited (Purchasing & Stores Manager). The various posts have provided Gareth with significant experience in the procurement of capital equipment, bulk material supply contracts, consumables, services and site installation projects.
These activities also included the management and development of purchasing teams and departments plus the financial, physical and safety responsibilities for the operation of stores, stockyards and workshop facilities.
Gareth is degree educated and a Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply and was for many years a committee member of the Institute’s South Yorkshire Branch.
During his studies for membership to the Institute he was awarded the subject prize in marketing.
Gareth Roden, BA (Hons), MCIPS
The course presenter is Gareth Roden, Managing Director of the long established and renowned training company Purchasing Management Services (PMS).
Gareth presents training courses at venues around the UK and internationally across all business sectors and has trained delegates from such high-profile organisations as Panasonic, The Ministry of Defence, HSBC, Toyota, Virgin East Coast, Jet2.Com, BAE Systems, Nestlé, Met Office and the London Underground.
Gareth has been with PMS for 16 years and his hands-on experience and dynamic presentation style have made him a very popular and highly respected presenter. Prior to joining PMS, Gareth held senior management positions in both public and private sector procurement including automotive, mining and mechanical engineering businesses specifically: -
Lucas Automotive (Production Materials Buyer) British Coal Corporation (Contracts Officer, Supply & Contracts Manager, Group Asset Manager) Qualter, Hall & Co Limited (Purchasing & Stores Manager). The various posts have provided Gareth with significant experience in the procurement of capital equipment, bulk material supply contracts, consumables, services and site installation projects.
These activities also included the management and development of purchasing teams and departments plus the financial, physical and safety responsibilities for the operation of stores, stockyards and workshop facilities.
Gareth is degree educated and a Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply and was for many years a committee member of the Institute’s South Yorkshire Branch.
During his studies for membership to the Institute he was awarded the subject prize in marketing.
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PMS provide a range of first class training courses presented by our expert tutors.
Gareth Roden is the principal tutor and managing director of PMS. He has held senior management positions in both public and private sector procurement in automotive, mining and mechanical engineering businesses. His hands-on experience and dynamic presentation style enable Gareth to act as the ideal leader of our interactive courses.
Gareth Roden is the principal tutor and managing director of PMS. He has held senior management positions in both public and private sector procurement in automotive, mining and mechanical engineering businesses. His hands-on experience and dynamic presentation style enable Gareth to act as the ideal leader of our interactive courses.
