Introduction to the Module Unit
Warehousing operations and stock control is a unit offered to diploma students in business related courses to equip them with the right attitudes, knowledge and skills to be able to carry out warehousing and stock control activities effectively in an organization.
General Objectives
By the end of this module unit, the learner should be able to:
- Describe the role of warehousing and stock control function organisation
- Explain the relationship between the warehousing and stock control function and other functions in an organization.
- Outline the operational activities earned out in the warehouse stock control functions
Topics/Course Outline Required by KNEC
Topic 1: Introduction to Warehousing
1.1. Meaning of warehousing
1.2. Role of a warehouse
1.3. Warehousing organisation
1.4. Types of warehouses
1.5. Factors in setting warehouses
1.6. Relationships between warehousing department and other departments
Topic 2: Receiving and Issuing Goods
2.1. Meaning of receiving and issuing goods
2.2. Factors to consider in receiving goods
2.3. Preparation for receiving goods
2.4. Receiving and inspection process
2.5. Sources of materials requisition
2.6. Procedure followed in issuing goods
2.7. Methods of issuing goods
Topic 3: Classification and Coding of Materials
3.1. Meaning terms
3.2. Importance of classification and coding materials
3.3. Criteria of classification of materials
3.4. Materials classification
3.5. Types of symbols used to code materials
3.6. Factors to consider in coding materials
3.7. Methods and bases of coding materials
3.8. Features of a good coding system
Topic 4: Stock Location
4.1. Meaning of stock location
4.2. Purpose of stock location
4.3. Factors to consider in selecting stock location
4.4. Methods of stock location
4.5. Procedure for locating materials in a warehouse
Topic 5: Stores Layout
5.1. Meaning of Stores Layout
5.2. Factors considered in selecting stores layout
5.3. Types of stores layout
5.4. Features of a good stores layout
Topic 6: Materials Preservation
6.1. Meaning of material preservation
6.2. Importance of materials preservation
6.3. Factors considered in selecting materials preservation method
6.4. Methods used in preserving materials
Topic 7: Packaging
7.1. Meaning of packaging
7.2. Purpose of packaging materials
7.3. Factors to consider in selecting and packaging materials
7.4. Types of packages
Topic 8: Materials Handling
8.1. Meaning of material handling
8.2. Objectives of material handling
8.3. Factors to consider in selecting materials handling equipment
8.4. Materials handling methods
8.5. Principles to be observed when handling materials
8.6. Types of materials handling equipment
Topic 9: Inventory Management/Stock Control
9.1. Meaning of stock control
9.2. Reasons for holding stock
9.3. Importance of stock control
9.4. Factors to consider in selecting stock control methods
9.5. Stock control methods
Topic 10: Stock Recording
10.1. Meaning of stock recording
10.2. Importance of stock recording
10.3. Factors to consider in selecting stock recording methods
10.4. Stock recording methods
10.5. Types of stock records
10.6. Ways of maintaining stores records
Topic 11: Stock Taking
11.1. Meaning of stock taking
11.2. Reasons for conducting stock taking
11.3. Importance of stock taking
11.4. Factors in conducting stock taking exercise
11.5. Methods of stock taking
11.6. Procedure for stock taking
11.7. Preparation for stock taking
11.8. Approaches to stock taking
Topic 12: Safety and Security
12.1. Meaning of safety and security
12.2. Importance of safety and security
12.3. Factors to consider in relation to safety and security of stock and store
Topic 13: Emerging Issues and Trends
13.1. Emerging trends and issues in warehousing operations and stock control
13.2. Challenges posed by the emerging trends and issues in warehousing operations and stock control.
13.3. Ways of coping with the emerging trends and issues in warehousing operations and stock control.
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