Stores and Distribution Management

Book Information

Full Description:

This important new book contains all of the latest information on this area of business including both management and technological developments. Materials management has developed into one of the most significant areas of modern business and has a major influence on competitive advantage. With lower stock levels than in the past, firms need to ensure that the stock they hold is handled effectively and distributed effectively with maximum cost efficiency. Topics addressed include storage systems and administration, physical and mechanical handling, distribution and management, and the application of technology and e-Commerce.
Stores and Distribution Management brings together all the latest theory and practice. It is specifically designed to cover the latest syllabi for Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, and professional level courses in Stores Management and Inventory Control.

Table of Contents:

Management Principles
Introduction to Logistics
Stores Administration
Physical Management of Stores Management:
Stockyards
Physical Management of Stores Management: Stores
Buildings
Stock Receipt Procedure
Inspection, Quality Control and Standardization
Stores Identification
Security and Safety in the Store
Stock Obsolescence and Redundancy
Issue of Stock
The Scope and Purpose of Materials Control
Stock Record Systems
Stock Control Systems
Stocktaking
The Materials Handling System
Materials Handling and Storage Equipment
Planning
Training and Development
Information and Communication Technology
Aims and Scope of Physical Distribution
Management
Despatch and Packaging
Transport
Making Changes to Storage and Distribution
Operations
Bibliography
Examination Questions

Author Information:

Ray Carter is managing director of DPSS Associates. To contact him, email raycarter@dpss.fsnet.co.uk, or visit his website: http://www.dpss.co.uk.
Philip M Price is associate professor at Alaska State University.
Stuart Emmett is chief executive of Learn and Change. To contact him, email stuart@learnandchange.com, or visit http://www.learnandchange.com.