Effective stock control

course overview

Good stock control is vital to any organisation. The impact on working capital, cash flow and shrinkage are just a few of the advantages.

To ensure your company's stock is being effectively managed, BizTech is running a training course "Effective Stock Control" which covers the following key topics:

• Stocktaking and stock control

• Storekeeping Functions, Tasks and Responsibilities

• Stock Control Systems

• Record Keeping

• Categorisation of Inventory

• Purchasing, Re-order Levels and Reserve Stock

• Stores Layout and Design

• Expiry Dates and Damaged Stock

• Stock Counts and Accuracy

• Counting Methods

• Treatment of Discrepancies

• Checking the Quality of Deliveries

• Checking Suppliers Invoices and Delivery Notes

• Signing in and out

• Ordering and Tracking Inventory

• Types of Stock take Documentation

• How much to order

• Forecasting future demands

• Demand, Trends and Seasonal variations

• When to order

• Re-Order Levels

• Managing Lead times

• Just-in-time (J.I.T) Method

• Controlling of Return and Back Orders

• Security of Stock and Stores

• Explain the effect of Shrinkage and Losses

• Being assertive and controlling access

• Customer Service

• Health and Safety Requirements

• Standards and Ethics in stores

• Time Management in stores

• Dealing with internal / external customers efficiently

• Body Language and Attitude

• The Effect of stock control on Working Capital and Cash Flow

who should attend

• Stock control officers

• Administrators responsible for office stock

• PAs in charge of stationery

• Stores administrators

• Anyone else involved in stock control

outcomes

After attending this course attendees should:

• Understand how stock systems and stock control works

• Understand the impact of poor stock control

• Know why documentation is important

• Understand the importance of safety and security of the store/warehouse

take home tools

• Training Manual & CD

• All delegates receive one month of telephonic support relating to course content

general

COURSE DURATION

The course will take place over 2 days - 08:30 to 16:30 daily

COURSE FEES

R7 380.00 (excl. VAT) per delegate
(5% discount for enrolment 2 weeks prior to course date)

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

Registration Confirmation must be sent prior to the start of the scheduled course.

the venue

The course will take place at the AstroTech Conference Centre in Parktown, Johannesburg. 

The AstroTech Conference centre is in a gracious mansion in one of the most historic and beautiful areas of Johannesburg.

It is a high-end business focused conference centre with competitively priced packages, excellent facilities and top client service.

Close to major highways, airport and Johannesburg city centre, this state-of-the-art venue offers elegance, discretion, security and convenience with safe parking.

The course will be run from 08:30 to 16:30 daily.

Course venues will be confirmed prior to course commencement.

bbbee compliance

BizTech is BBBEE Level 1 compliant. This means that we are a 135% contributor and companies investing money in training their staff through BizTech can also improve their own BBBEE scorecard. Not only does it offer an opportunity to improve your company's Skills Development BBBEE category, but you can also improve your BBBEE Preferential Procurement category. In each case your company will benefit 135% of the spend made.