Warehousing Management

Course details

Warehousing Management is important for efficient operation of warehouses. In recent years, computerization has improved the efficiency of the warehouse operations to great extent. At the same time, computerization has not replaced the need for conceptual understanding of warehouse and inventory control.

Contents

Warehouse Organization

• Position of warehouse/stores pision in the Organization
• Delegation of Authority

Requisitions and Replenishment of Materials

• Replenishment of Stock Items
• Distribution of MRP

Receipt and Inspection of Materials

• Receipt of Materials
• Inspection

Issue of Materials

• Procedure for Emergency Issues
• Procedure for materials Issued on Loan Basis

Stocktaking

• Reason for Higher Physical Balance in the Inventory
• Rectification of Shortage/Excess

Discrepancies and Their Resolution

• Processing and Distribution of DR
• Handling of Materials Under Discrepancy

Control of Tools, Surplus, and Scrap Materials

• Control Tools
• Scrap Materials

Storage and Handling Practices of Materials

• Storage of Motors and Castables
• Storage of Industrial Gases

Computerization of Warehouse Activities

• Creating a Database for Transactional Tasks
• Leading Store-keeping and Inventory Control Packages

Performance Evaluation of Stores Activities

• Criticism of Stores pision
• Lessons to be Drawn from Performance Evaluation

ISO Standards and Warehouse Activities

• Warehouse Activities and Quality Assurance
• Stores pision Activities in Conformance to ISO 9001

Warehouse Location, Layout, and Facilities Planning

• Location of Stores
• Physical Facilities Planning

Warehouse Security, Safety, and Maintenance

• Security
• Safe Working Area