A stockroom that isn't managed properly doesn't just lose money quietly through spoilage and misplaced items — it can put the people working in it at risk too, from poor ventilation to unsafe handling of hazardous materials. Storage is where production meets distribution, and how well it's run shows up directly in service quality and cost.

This training program from the Arab British Fellowship Training Academy gives participants the essential knowledge and hands-on skills needed to manage inventory efficiently and professionally, from modern storage concepts and material classification through to the environmental and regulatory factors that keep inventory safe.

Who Should Attend?

• Staff working in storage and warehouse management departments.
• Inventory supervisors and controllers at facilities and organizations.
• Supply chain and logistics specialists.
• Procurement and supply officers in production and service sectors.

Knowledge and Benefits:

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

• Recognize the safety and regulatory risks a poorly run storage environment creates.
• Build a full understanding of modern storage concepts and their role in the supply chain.
• Apply effective methods for organizing, classifying, and coding inventory.
• Develop the ability to preserve the quality and safety of stored materials.
• Improve inventory management efficiency while cutting waste and operational cost.

• Module 1: Storage's Real Role in the Supply Chain

  • Storage as a strategic link between production and distribution.
  • The operational and planning objectives storage serves.
  • The direct effect storage has on service quality and operational cost.

• Module 2: Keeping People and Goods Safe

  • Organizing the movement of people and equipment to cut risk.
  • Storage procedures for hazardous materials in line with regulations, and early-detection systems for fire and theft.
  • Evacuation plans, personal protective equipment, and building a safety culture among employees.

• Module 3: Picking the Right Kind of Warehouse

  • The differences between open and closed storage.
  • Conventional versus automated warehouses.
  • Classifying storage systems by material type — dry, refrigerated, hazardous.

• Module 4: Coding and Classifying What's Inside

  • The basics of coding with barcode and RFID systems.
  • Why accurate classification matters for operational efficiency.
  • Linking classification to inventory levels and stocktaking.

• Module 5: Laying Out the Warehouse for Efficiency

  • Applying the ABC principle to arrange items.
  • Designing a warehouse for easy handling and movement.
  • Making the best use of available storage space.

• Module 6: Environmental Conditions That Protect Stock

  • Controlling temperature and humidity.
  • Ventilation and cleanliness as critical quality factors.
  • Measures for preventing pests and environmental damage.

• Module 7: Watching the Numbers — Inventory Control

  • Periodic inspection of material condition.
  • Tracking expiration dates and turnover rates.
  • Managing damaged and surplus inventory systematically.

• Module 8: Getting the Stocktake Right

  • Periodic stocktaking versus continuous stocktaking.
  • Steps for running an accurate, efficient inventory count.
  • Handling deviations and analyzing discrepancies.

• Module 9: Keeping the Paper Trail

  • Why regularly recording inventory movement matters.
  • The basic forms and records needed for warehouse management.
  • Using digital systems (ERP – WMS) to document data.