Store keeping is the main function of materials control. Here are the main definition and duties or responsibilities of Store keeping...
Store keeping is the systematic and modern preservation of materials in proper place which is known as a warehouse. It is in practice that material is an important element of the cost of production and it covers near about more than 50% of the cost of output. The cost of production will be automatically increased if materials are lost or damaged. The mere storing of materials is not sufficient, it is important to store things in the proper storeroom on the basis of combination and value.
Duties of
Store Keeping are:
- Receive material formally by making necessary verification materials.
- Should review things regularly.
- Thing placement should be maintained both in-store ledger and bin card in an alphabetical way.
- Things should be kept in a proper place.
- Should maintain uniformity in production activity.
There are
three types of storekeeping stores:
- Centralized Stores.
- Decentralized Stores.
- Centralized Stores with Sub-stores.
I hope you get to know about Store Keeping.
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