Fundamentals of Stores and Stock Control

Fundamentals of Stores and Stock Control

Warehouse Management, Inventory Optimisation, and Supply Chain Integration

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Platform:
Online
In-class
Date Venue Duration
27 - 28 October 2026 Durban, KZN 2 Days
10 - 11 December 2026 Sandton, Gauteng 2 Days
18 - 19 February 2027 Sandton, Gauteng 2 Days
29 - 30 April 2027 Sandton, Gauteng 2 Days
27 - 28 May 2027 Sandton, Gauteng 2 Days

Course Introduction

This Fundamentals of Stores and Stock Control learning programme introduces the essential concepts of stock control. It develops your understanding of the requirements of the function and how to implement essential tools to effectively manage a warehouse and stores. The course examines the link between stock control and a company’s operations, activities, and broader supply chain. 

Course Objectives

After attending this Fundamentals of Stores and Stock Control course, delegates will be able to:
  • Understand the essential concepts of stock control
  • Recognise the functional requirements of the stock control role
  • Implement essential tools to effectively manage a warehouse and stores
  • Understand the link between stock control and a company's supply chain activities
  • Apply ABC analysis and stock coding methods to prioritise and organise inventory
  • Conduct effective stock takes, and identify and manage stock obsolescence, redundancy, and deterioration
  • Recognise risks in stock control and apply appropriate risk management strategies
  • Understand the ethical considerations involved in stock control and management

Who should attend?

This Stores and Warehouse Operations course is designed for:

  • Stores and Warehouse Personnel
  • Logistics and Distribution Supervisors
  • Operations Managers
  • Dispatching and Receiving Functions
  • Inventory Managers
  • Finance Personnel
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Training Methodology

Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:

– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.
– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.
– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.
– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.
– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.
– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.

Training Outline

Day 1: Foundations, Structures, and Storage
The Essentials of Stock Control
  • The essential concepts of stock control
  • How to develop stores control personnel
  • Stores objectives and responsibilities
Receipts and Stock Life-Cycles
  • Structures and processes around receipts
  • Functions of stores in relation to stock life-cycles
Storage and Records
  • Types of storage systems and essential practices
  • The fundamentals of records
Day 2: Classification, Accounting, and Risk
Classification and Coding
  • The principles of ABC analysis
  • Methods for stock coding
Stores Accounting and Stock Taking
  • Definitions of stores accounting terms
  • Stock taking
Managing Risk and Obsolescence
  • Stock obsolescence and redundancy, and deterioration of materials
  • Risk management in stock control
  • Ethical considerations in stock control and management

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FAQs – Fundamentals of Stores and Stock Control

Master inventory valuation, warehouse organization, stock audits, and reorder point controls. This fundamentals of stores and stock control course equips warehouse staff to reduce shrinkage and maintain accurate inventory levels.

What topics are covered in the Fundamentals of Stores and Stock Control course?
The course covers store layout optimization, stock identification and coding, inventory accuracy procedures, receiving and issuing protocols, stocktaking methodologies (cycle counting vs. annual physical counts), stock control systems, and storehouse safety standards.
Who should attend the Fundamentals of Stores and Stock Control training?
This course is ideal for storekeepers, warehouse supervisors, stock controllers, inventory clerks, materials handlers, logistics coordinators, and newly appointed warehouse managers seeking to establish tight control over store operations.
What are the key learning objectives of this stores and stock control course?
Delegates learn to maintain accurate inventory records, streamline materials receipt and dispatch, minimize stock losses and damage, optimize store space utilization, and implement effective stock counting routines.
How long is the Fundamentals of Stores and Stock Control course?
The programme is delivered as an intensive 5-day practical masterclass featuring store layout design exercises, stock variance reconciliation workshops, and material handling safety modules.
What practical skills will delegates gain from this course?
Participants will gain practical skills in setting reorder levels, conducting efficient stocktakes, detecting stock discrepancies, implementing bin location systems, and managing store documentation accurately.
Can Prospen Africa deliver this course as customized in-house training?
Yes. Prospen Africa can tailor the training to reflect your company’s specific warehouse layouts, ERP/WMS software tools, material safety regulations, and unique inventory categories.

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