Managing the efficient use of materials

Introduction to the principles of efficient use of materials

Understand how material stocks are acquired, controlled and recorded in an organisation
Know how to minimise waste in an organisation

Managers of materials or stock within organisations.

The importance of maintaining optimum stocks
Methods of determining stock requirements
Stores and stock control principles and procedures
Procedures for recording receipt and issue of supplies and equipment
Maintenance of records for quality standards
Areas of potential waste inefficiency including misuse, extravagance, scrap, rework, shrinkage or others as appropriate
Techniques and methods for measurement and monitoring waste
Simple principles of action planning and evaluation as relevant to minimising waste