Stores and Inventory Control Operations
Stores accuracy determines whether the rest of the supply chain can be trusted. This course covers receiving, storage, issue and counting discipline, and the causes of the variances that erode confidence in stock records.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01What a store is accountable for and how accuracy is lost
- 02Receiving, inspection, put away and documentation
- 03Storage layout, location systems and picking routes
- 04Issue, return and reservation control
- 05Cycle counting, full counts and count discipline
- 06Investigating variances and finding the real cause
- 07Obsolete, damaged and slow moving stock
What you will gain
- Run accurate receiving, put away and issue processes
- Design storage layouts and location systems that work
- Maintain stock record accuracy day to day
- Run cycle counts and full counts effectively
- Investigate and correct stock variances
- Control obsolete, damaged and slow moving stock
Who should attend
- Storekeepers and stores supervisors
- Warehouse and inventory staff
- Procurement and materials controllers
- Operations managers with stores duties
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 4 Nov 2026 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 16 to 18 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 7 to 9 Dec 2026 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 25 to 27 Jan 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 12 to 14 Apr 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 21 to 23 Jun 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Procurement & Supply Chain
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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