Dispatch Stock in a Distribution Center / Warehouse

This course is aligned to the outcomes of SAQA unit standard 117891, but is not a SETA accredited course. This course is intended for people who will be responsible for the despatch of stock from a wholesale or retail distribution centre or warehouse. Despatch could include transfer to stores, returns to suppliers and customer or customer orders. These persons are able to implement security procedures to prevent shrinkage and losses and enhance the efficiency of the supply chain by accurate despatching goods.

Course outline

Participants will achieve workshop outcomes by being able to understand:

  • common terms and concepts used when dispatching stock
  • policies and procedures for dispatching stock
  • methods for determining cost effectiveness of deliveries and the organisation’s policies in this respect
  • how to plan delivery routes
  • methods for packing the different types of stock carried by the organisation
  • the terms ‘shrinkage’ and ‘losses’
  • the effect of shrinkage and losses on profits and employees
  • causes of and preventive methods for shrinkage and losses while dispatching stock
  • the supply chain and the roles of the various players in the supply chain
  • organisational procedures in the dispatch area for maintaining stock records in the supply chain
  • methods used by the organisation to tag/mark stock with destination identification
  • legislation and organisation’s policy in respect of loading of vehicles.

Course Information

Study in your own time, at your own pace via our E-Learning offering. Selected NOSA Colleges also offer fully equipped computer and internet facilities so that you can start a career in health and safety. A free service accessible to registered students.

SafetyCloud courses

Accredited:

No

Unit Standard Title:

E-Learning Price:

Not Available as E-learning

E-Learning Duration:

Not Available as E-learning
SafetyCloud courses

Credits:

SafetyCloud courses

SAQA ID:

NQF Level:

Prerequisites:

Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4

HUB Availability:

Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.

Target Groups:

• This programme is aimed at any person working with despatching stock within the warehousing or logistics chain.

Receive online training delivered through video conferencing learning.

SafetyCloud courses

Accredited:

No

Unit Standard Title:

Webinar Price:

Not Available as Webinar

Webinar Duration:

Not Available as Webinar
SafetyCloud courses

Credits:

SafetyCloud courses

SAQA ID:

NQF Level:

Prerequisites:

Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4

HUB Availability:

Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.

Target Groups:

• This programme is aimed at any person working with despatching stock within the warehousing or logistics chain.

Book your seat at any one of our 15 NOSA Colleges throughout South Africa to experience health and safety training in the classroom guided by dedicated and experienced course facilitators.

SafetyCloud courses

Accredited:

No

Unit Standard Title:

Classroom Price:

R1 966,50 (incl. VAT)

Classroom Duration:

2 days
SafetyCloud courses

Credits:

SafetyCloud courses

SAQA ID:

NQF Level:

Prerequisites:

Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4

HUB Availability:

Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.

Target Groups:

• This programme is aimed at any person working with despatching stock within the warehousing or logistics chain.