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    STORE

    OPERATING

    PROCEDURE

    Rev.No. Date Purpose Preparedby Checkedby Approvedby

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    CONTENTS

    SL.NO. SUBJECT

    INTRODUCTION

    DEFINITION

    OBJECTIVES&RESPONSIBILITIES

    SCOPE

    POLICY

    RECEIVING,INSPECTINGANDINWARDING

    STORAGE

    PRESERVATIONOFMATERIALS

    ISSUESOFMATERIALSFROMTHESTORE

    LOANISSUE

    OF

    MATERIALS

    RETURNOFREJECTEDMATERIALS

    STORESACCOUNTING

    SCRAPMANAGEMENT

    STOCKVERIFICATION

    SAFETYOFSTORES

    FIREPREVENTION:

    SECURITYOFSTORES

    APPENDICES

    CONCLUSION

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    1.0 INTRODUCTIONThe

    proper

    management

    of

    Store

    is

    an

    essential

    part

    of

    the

    Organizations

    operations.

    The

    stores

    management function assumes special significance in Construction Industry where identity of the

    materials,thenhandling,properstorageandaccuracy inaccountingduring issueareofparamount

    importanceintheefficientoperationoftheStoreHouse.

    1.1 The task of stores management relates to safe custody and preservation of the materialsstockedandtheirreceipt,issueandaccounting.Theobjectiveistoefficientlyandeconomically

    provide the rightmaterialat the timewhen it is requiredand in theserviceablecondition in

    whichitisrequired.

    1.2 Efficiency in the store starts with precise forecasting and planning of the necessity formaterials, and this presupposes that the need itself has been forecast with a considerable

    degreeofaccuracy.The forecastalsomustbesubjectedtoperiodicreview.Theartofstores

    management

    is

    largely

    that

    of

    optimizing

    the

    use

    of

    resources

    to

    meet

    actual

    needs

    in

    anefficientmanner.

    1.3 Therelativefunctionofthestoresmanagementfunctiondependsuponthenatureandsizeofthe organization or activity concerned, and in all cases it has to be designed to suit the

    particularneedoftheorganizationitserves.Thereis,therefore,nostandardsystemwhichcan

    be universally recommended or applied, but in the course of time, certain principles and

    practices of general application have been evolved. The understanding of these principles is

    essentialforefficientlypracticingtheartofStoresManagement.

    2.0 DEFINITION:Store refers toabuildingor roomorplacewherematerialsarekept. Itcanalsobedefinedas the

    Managementofthefollowingoperations:

    2.1 Receiptofmaterials.2.2 EfficientStorage.2.3 Safecustody.2.4 Timelyissue.2.5 StockAccounting.2.6 ScrapManagement.2.7 Storage is an essential part of the economic cycle and Stores Management is today a

    specialized function which can contribute significantly to the overall efficiency and cost

    effectivenessofthematerialsmanagement.

    3.0 OBJECTIVESANDRESPONSIBILITIESThe

    objective

    of

    this

    is

    to

    ensure

    scientific

    and

    efficient

    management

    of

    receipts,

    storage

    and

    issues

    ofmaterialskeepinginviewtheeconomics,securityofstockaswellassafetyrequirements.

    TodefinetheOrganizationspolicyandscopeformanagingaStorehouse. Toestablishaproceduretofacilitatespeedyhandlingandaccountingofreceipts,storageand

    issueofmaterials.

    3.1 ThemajorresponsibilitiesofStorehousearelistedbelow:Identificationofallmaterialsstored.Receiptofincomingmaterials.Inspectionofallreceiptsfromsuppliers.

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    StorageandPreservation.MaterialsHandling.Issueofmaterialstouserswithintheorganization.MaintenanceofStockRecords.StoresAccounting.Inventorycontrol.StockTaking.SubmissionofManagementInformationReports.

    4.0 SCOPEThisSOPcoversallaspectsofreceipts,storage,issues,handling,statusreportsaswellassafetyand

    securityrequirementsfor:

    4.1 Toolsandstores.4.2 RawMaterials.4.3 WorkshopMachinery.4.4 Operating/MiscellaneoussuppliesforMaintenanceandAdministrativeServices.4.5 ToolKits.4.6 Uniforms&SafetyEquipment.4.7 OfficeEquipment&Stationery.4.8 HouseKeepingStores4.9 Rejectedmaterials.4.10 Scrapofalltypes.

    5.0 POLICY OnlyauthorizedpersonsshallhaveaccesstotheStoreHouse. Storehouseshallnotbekeptopenunattendedduringworkinghours. AllmaterialswillbeissuedonFirstinFirstout(FIFO)basis. Allmaterialswillbereceivedatthestorehouseandperson/departmentconcernedwillbe

    notifiedpromptlyonreceipt.

    Allmaterialsshouldbestackedproperly. Allmaterialsapprovedafterinspectionshallbestoredinthedesignatedlocations. Hazardousmaterialsaretobestoredseparately. Allmaterialsrejectedshallbekeptatadesignatedplaceandarrangementsfortheirdisposal

    madeontheadviceofconcernpurchasingofficial.

    Expensiveandattractivearticlesshouldbestoredinsteelcupboardsandalwayslockedup. Itemsissuedonloanshouldbeperiodicallyverifiedwithloanrecords.Capitalitemsmustbe

    periodicallycheckedwithcapitalinventory.

    A Gate pass should be made for taking out materials. These should be signed only byauthorizedpersons.

    Uniforms to the worker will be issued at the time of enrolment on returnable /nonreturnablebasisasperinstructionsofManagement.

    Tool kits will be issued to all eligible workerson returnable basis & proper recordshall bemaintainedinissueregister.

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    6.0 RECEIVING,INSPECTINGANDINWARDINGStoresPersonnelshallinwardmaterialsafterensuringthefollowing:

    6.1 SuppliersDeliveryChallan(DC)/Invoicebearstheinwardstamp.6.2 SuppliersDeliveryChallan/Invoicebearsthereferenceofpurchaseorder.6.3 In caseofconsignment received withoutany documentsor anydiscrepancy noticed in the

    documents received, Purchase official will be notified immediately for obtaining necessary

    informationforinwarding.Tillsuchtimematerialwillnotbeinwarded.

    6.4 Acknowledgement of receipt of consignments is subject to final check and approval. Anotation, to this effect must be stamped on each copy of Delivery Challan/ Lorry

    Receipt/Invoiceasgivenbelow:

    Goodsreceived

    subject

    to

    verification

    and

    approval

    6.5 All apparent damages/leakages/broken seal in the consignment received are immediatelyrecordedintheDC/LR/Invoiceandbringthesametotheattentionofconcernedauthority.

    6.6 Verify the identityof the material received.Ensuredescriptionof thematerialgiven in theconsignmentandnumberofcontainers/packagesreceivedaspertheDC/LR/Invoice.

    6.7 Materialsshallbereceivedonallworkingdaysonlyduringworkinghours.6.8 100% verification / weighing to be done in respect of construction materials listed in

    AppendixG.

    WeighBridgereadings/certificatesarenotalways100% reliable.Therefore, irrespectiveof

    whethertheWeighBridgereadingtallieswithDCornot,10%oftheconsignmentshouldbe

    weighedat

    random

    and

    based

    on

    this

    observation,

    the

    in

    warding

    made.

    The

    Weigh

    Bridge

    certificatemaybetakenonlyasaguideline.Ifthequantitythusverifiedvariesafurther10%

    of the consignment it should be weighed and again the average taken for in warding

    purposes.Forallothermaterials,inwardingisbasedon100%physicalverificationbywayof

    counting,measuring&weighing.

    6.9 AllmaterialsreceivedwillbetakenonLedgerChargethroughmeansofaReceiptVoucherasperformatattachedasAppendixA.Acertificatetotheeffectthattheitemsarereceived in

    Good condition and as per our specifications and taken on our ledger charge vide Receipt

    Voucher No_______ and dated_________to be endorsed on the reverse of the Original

    copyofInvoiceorDeliveryChallan.Receiptvoucherswillbeseriallynumberedandfiledina

    separatefilealongwithacopyofsuppliersInvoice/DeliveryChallan.

    6.10 The Stores Personnel shall inward the materials within 24 hours of receipt by way ofpreparingtheReceiptVoucherandsignattherelevantplaces.

    6.11 AllmaterialswillbetakenonledgerchargeimmediatelyasperformatattachedasAppendixB. Signatures of concerned designatedofficialwill be obtained. Ledgers will be maintained

    separatelyforeachtradeandtypeofmaterials.Separatepageswillbeopenedforeachitem.

    Overwriting/erasingoralteringledgerentriesisstrictlyprohibited.Howevercorrectionscan

    bemadeifrequired.Asinglestrokewillbeputacrosstheentryneededcorrectionandfresh

    entrywillbemadeontopandshouldbeinitialedbythedesignatedofficer.

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    ActionPlanforIncomingRawMaterialControlSystem

    Sl.

    No.

    Activity Reference

    Documents

    Responsibil ity R ecords

    1. ReceivingRawMaterial

    Gatekeeperwillseethedocument&shallhandovertomaterialsupervisor Material supervisor shall check the documents & allow entering for material

    unloading.

    Recordingofentry.

    DeliveryChallan&

    otherdispatch

    documents.

    GateKeeper/

    Material

    Supervisor

    GateEntry

    Register

    2 Inspection&Identificationofrawmaterial

    Checkingthequantity(nos.)aspersupplierP.O.&challan VerificationofmaterialT.C.fromsupplier IfMTCisnotavailableCheckTestingofrawmaterialatapprovedlab. DimensionalInspectionShape,size,Quality,Physicalappearance Marking(P.O.No.&GRRNo.)

    P.O.docs.&GRR Material

    Supervisor

    RawMaterial

    Identification

    Report

    3 MaterialT.C.fromSupplier

    Verification P.O.specification MaterialSupervisor/QualitySupervisor

    Incoming

    Material

    Inspection

    Report

    4 VisualInspection

    Cracks Imperfections Twisted AnyotherParameter

    NormalEngineering

    Practice

    Material

    Supervisor/

    QualitySupervisor

    Incoming

    Material

    Inspection

    Report

    5 DimensionalInspection

    Shape Size Quality Weight Thickness

    P.O.

    6 NonDestructiveTesting

    AsapplicableP.O.Document Material &

    QualitySupervisor

    IMIR

    7 Records

    RawmaterialReceiptRecord MaterialStockRegister Over/Short&DamageReport Over/Short&DamageReportRegister RawMaterialIdentificationRecord MaterialIssueSlip ConsumptionRecord

    8 DocumentsforAcceptance

    MaterialT.C. ReceivingInspectionReport

    9 SeparateIdentifiedAreas

    AcceptedMaterialo Eachitemshallbemarkedforidentificationo Itemsshallbeplacedinproperlocation&onWoodenblank.o Stainless steel materials shall be placed to avoid any grinding or welding

    sparks/spatter.

    o Materialsshallbeplacedawayfromanywater,acidetc.o Weldingconsumablesshallbeplacedindry&packedroom.

    RejectedMaterial ReworkMaterial

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    7.0 STORAGEThe

    term

    storage

    refers

    to

    the

    physical

    act

    of

    storing

    the

    materials

    in

    a

    Storehouse

    on

    pallets,

    shelves,racks,boxes,almirah,etc.withtheobjectiveofretrievingthem later for issuetotheuser.

    Thepurposeofanystorehouseistoprovidetouserstherightmaterials,intherightquantity,atthe

    righttimeandatthelowestpossiblecost.

    7.1 The following main objectives for storage shall be considered carefully while storing thematerials:

    Maximum utilization of space consistent with adequate care and protection ofmaterials.

    Thestoragesystemhastobesuchastoenableaccurateidentificationofthematerialsstored.

    Easeofstoringandpicking,thusenablingspeedyoperations. Allmaterialsmustbeprotectedfromtemperature,moisture,pilferage,insects,rodentsetc. Avery importantprinciple instorekeeping isFIFOorFirstinFirstout.Mostmaterials

    have a shelf life and this is specially so in the case of paints, cement, food, etc. The

    oldeststockhastobeissuedfirst.

    Environmental Conditions within the storehouse should be conducive in terms oflighting,temperature,ventilation,accesstotheracks,tradewisestacking.

    8.0 PRESERVATIONOFMATERIALS8.1 Materials often deteriorate in storage making them useless for the intended purpose. As

    such,theyrequireadequatepreservation.Preservationinvolvesthekeepingofthematerials

    inafreshandserviceablecondition.

    8.2 India isatropicalcountrywitha largeamountofrainfallandconsequently,wehaveahighdegreeofmoistureandhumidity.Moistureplaysabigrole inthedamageofmaterialsand

    the greater the moisture contents in the air, the greater the risk of damage to materials.

    Except infewcasesdrycondition forstorageareessential.Preservationthereforeassumes

    specialimportanceduringthemonsoonseason.

    8.3 Preservation measures for materials vary from time to time. A good understanding of thematerialisthereforevital.

    9.0 ISSUESOFMATERIALSFROMTHESTOREThe usual methodof issue is bya Material Indent Form, orMaterials Requisition,which has to be

    signed

    by

    the

    indentor.

    If

    a

    material

    has

    been

    issued

    on

    a

    verbal

    instruction

    because

    of

    an

    emergency,thenithastobefollowedbyawrittendocumentwithoutdelay.

    Thisshould,however,beallowedonlyinexceptionalcases.Theresponsibilityto indentformaterial

    shouldbespecificallydelegatedtoofficers.9.1 Onlyitemstakenonledgerchargeshallbeissued.9.2 UniformswillbeissuedtoworkersonPermanentIssuevoucherandwillbewrittenofffrom

    ledgerchargeafterobtainingapprovalfromWorksManager.

    9.3 ToolsandNonconsumablematerialswillbe issuedbyentering intheDaily issueRegister.Only eligible persons are authorized to draw the material from Storehouse.

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    9.4 Consumable materials will be issued on Material Requisition Slip. Prior to the issue ofmaterials

    Stores

    Personnel

    shall

    ensure

    that

    the

    Baby

    Indent

    form

    is

    complete

    in

    all

    respects.

    9.5 For issue of stores to out stations proper issue voucher will be prepared and approval ofWorksManagerisobtainedbeforetheissueisaffected.

    9.6 Tool kits will be issued to Technicians. A Tool kit receipt / issue register as per formatattachedasAppendixFtothisSOPwillbemaintainedtoregistertheparticularsofreceipts/

    issues. Works Manager Approval should be obtained by stores personnel prior to issue of

    thesetoolkitsonpermanentbasis&shallbetakenbackatthetimeoftheirdeparturefrom

    theworks.

    9.7 Foreveryissuesignatureofindividualsirrespectiveoftheappointmentshallbetaken.10.0 LOANISSUEOFMATERIALS

    10.1 Anystoresrequiredtobeissuedtounitsoutside,WorkManagersapprovalshouldbetakenpriortoissueofsuchmaterials.

    11.0 RETURNOFREJECTEDMATERIALS11.1 Rejectionsshouldbehandledpromptlyandwithgoodjudgment.Theresponsibilityforreturn

    ofrejectedmaterials lieswiththeStoreKeeperandthe Inspectingpersons.Whenmaterial

    rejectionoccurs, immediateactionmustbetakentoreturn,replaceand/ordisposeofthe

    rejections.

    11.2 Decisiontoreturn,replaceand/ordisposeoftherejectedmaterialsisthesoleResponsibilityofPurchasingofficial.

    12.0 STORESACCOUNTING12.1 Need for stores accounting: Stores accounting has two aspects, the value of the materials

    storedandthephysicalquantityofthematerialsstored.Storesaccountingisnecessaryfora

    largenumberofreasons,ofwhichthefollowingaremostimportant:

    12.2 Thestocks representassets of the organizationand as such it isnecessary to include theirvalueintheaccountsoftheorganization.

    12.3 Itprovidesameansofcostingofanitemused.12.4 Itprovidesabasisforinventorycontrolbyvalue.12.5 Asforthesecondaspect,itisnecessaryallthetimetoensurethatallthematerialsthathave

    beenreceivedhavebeenaccountedfor.Allreceiptsandallissueshavetobeenteredinstock

    ledgersorregistersandhavetobeaccountedfor.

    12.6 MaintenanceofLedgerswillbedoneasexplainedinPara6.10and6.11above.13.0 SCRAPMANAGEMENT

    13.1 Scrapisinevitableinafabrication&machiningunit.Scraphasavalueandmustbetreatedasany other stores item. It should be accounted for properly and stores personnel are

    responsiblefor it.Collect,sortandpreparethescrapmetalandwaste.Eachhasadifferent

    valueandifallismixedup,theirvaluemayfallverylow.Differentitemswillhavetheirown

    buyers.Sorting,categorizingandpreparingthescraparetherefore,important.

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    13.2 Items like GI, MS, Stain Steel, Aluminum, copper, plasticand wood be salvaged, convertedinto

    scrap

    and

    shall

    be

    taken

    on

    ledger

    charge

    as

    scrap

    through

    acasual

    receipt

    voucher

    and

    accounting unit will be in Kgs. When considerable quantity is accumulated these can be

    disposedoffinthelocalmarket&properapprovalisrequiredfromthemanagement.

    14.0 STOCKVERIFICATION14.1 PhysicalStockTakingistheprocessofcounting,weighing,measuring,etc.ofalltheitemsin

    the stock and recording the results of such an exercise. The objective of stock taking is as

    follows:

    14.2 Itisastatutorynecessity.14.3 Toverifytheaccuracyofthestockrecords.14.4 Todisclosethepossibilityoffraud,theft,lossetc.14.5 Torevealanyweaknessintheoverallstoragesystem,soastomakeimprovements.14.6 Toenablebettercontrolofinventories.14.7 Variousmethods of stock verification canbe adopted. Annual stock taking shall be carried

    outbeforeclosureofeveryfinancialyear.Asperstatutoryrequirementeach itemmustbe

    physically checked asper its unit ofmeasurement at leastonce ina year andentry to the

    effect that the physical stock verification is carried out by way of counting, weighing, or

    measuring and found correct to be made in the relevant ledger pages and initialed by the

    verifyingofficer.Discrepanciesifanyfoundarerecordedandimmediatelyinvestigated.

    14.8 Thestockcheckshouldbeplannedinsuchawaythatalltheitemsarecheckedatleastonceinayearandthe important itemsandcostlyorattractive itemscheckedtwo,threeorfour

    timesayear.

    14.9 ABoardofOfficerswillbeorderedbytheconcernedDirectoroftheInstitute.15.0 SAFETYOFSTORES

    The term Safety encompasses the safety of the materials, facilities used, and the safety of the

    personnelworkinginaStorehouse.

    15.1 ACCIDENTSOne of the important responsibilities of the Stores personnel is to prevent accidents from

    takingplace inaStore.Accidentscancausedamagetomaterials,machinesorfacilities,and

    injurytoworkersoreventheirdeath.Itisnecessary,therefore,thatallprecautionsaretaken

    toavoidaccidents.Theworstcaseonecanvisualizeisafirewheretheentirepremisescanbe

    completelydestroyed.SomeofthemaincausesofaccidentsinaStorearegivenbelow:

    Materialsfallingfromracks. Wires,unwantedropes,steelrodsoremptycartonskeptcarelesslyonwalkways. Injuryarisingfromliftingveryheavyloads,ornormalloads Unscientifically. Collisionswithbins. Fallingwhileclimbingtoreachtheuppershelves. Injurytohandsresultingfromliftingorhandlingofmaterials. Slippingonoil,greaseorevenwaterspillages. Injurycausedbynailsleftonemptycasesandbattensofboxes. Injuryfromcorrosiveacids,burnfromhotmaterial.

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    Droppinggoodsononesfeetwithoutprotectiveboots.Most

    of

    the

    accidents

    occur

    due

    to

    non

    observance

    of

    precautions,

    carelessness

    and

    indiscipline.Accidentsalsoarisefrompoorfacilities likepoor lighting,wobbly ladders

    orracks,badlylaidoutbinsetc.Goodsupervisioninthematterofobservanceofsafety

    rulescannotbeoverstressed.Storespersonnelshouldeducate,encourageandadvise

    workerstochangetheirattitudesandgivethehighestpriorityforgoodhousekeeping.

    15.2 FIREPREVENTION:Oneofthemajorhazards inaStorerelatesto fire. It isnecessarytotakeeveryprecaution

    against fire and ensure that all fire regulations are strictly observed by all the staff. It is

    needless toaddthatadequatemeasuresarealso tobeprovidedto fighta fire incaseone

    occurs.Thismightrangefromhavingafoamextinguisherinasmallstoretoinstallingawater

    reservoir,generator

    and

    fire

    fighting

    pumps

    in

    avery

    big

    store.

    A

    place

    where

    in

    flammable

    articlesarestored,isespeciallyvulnerable.Itwouldalsobeaverydesirablepracticetohave

    periodicfiredrillssothatpeopleknowwhatistobedoneincaseofafire.Storespersonnel

    shouldalsobetrainedinfirefightingandspecificresponsibilitiesgiventospecificpeopleso

    thatthereisnoconfusionwhenafireoccurs.

    Fire is caused usually by an accident. While safety measures are necessary, prevention of

    accidentsisalsoextremelyimportant.

    16.0 SECURITYOFSTORESSecurityinallStoresshouldbeproperlyplannedandorganized.Doorsshouldbestrongandprovided

    withgoodlocksandwindowsshouldbeprovidedwithirongrillsorwiremesh.

    16.1 The internal layout is arranged in such a way that there is aspacious issue counter wherepeople

    can

    obtain

    materials

    without

    entering

    the

    storehouse.

    16.2 Stockyards should be enclosed with fencing which is adequately high. For extra Protectiontherecouldbeabarbedwire fencealongthe topofabrickwall.Gatessimilarlyshouldbe

    strongandlocked.

    16.3 Custody of keys: All keys of storehouse and stockyards should be numbered and specificpersonsmustbemaderesponsibleforthem.Duringoffdutyhoursthesekeysaretobekept

    ina lockedalmirahataconvenientplace (Recommendedplace isofSecurityoffice).When

    collectingordepositingabunchofkeys,entriesshouldbemadeinaregisteranddulysigned.

    Only authorized persons shall be allowed for handling of keys concerned to their

    departments.Thenumberof4duplicatekeysshouldberestricted.Incasewhereakeylost,a

    fullenquiryshouldbeheldandthelockchanged,andnotaduplicatekeymade.Inthisregard

    amaster

    list

    of

    keys

    with

    numbers

    (Permanent/Temporary)

    should

    be

    maintained.

    16.4 EntryintoStorePremises:Nooneexcepttheauthorizedstaffshouldbeallowedaccessintothestores.StaffcomingtoreceivematerialsissuedfromtheStoresshouldnothaveaccessto

    thestoragearea.

    16.5 Housekeeping: Good housekeeping is one of the major responsibilities of every StoresSupervisor.Neatandorderlypremisesarenotonlyamoraleboosterbutalsoan important

    elementinaccidentprevention

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    16.6 Theft/Pilferage/Malpractice: It is usually said that there is a latent urge in everybody tosteal,which isactivatedwhentheenvironment iscongenialto itsmanifestation.Precaution

    against theft involves the creation of an environment which is not congenial for these

    instinctstobemanifested.

    16.7 Loss of Stores: Any loss of stores shall immediately be reported to the institutional head.Whenthepersonresponsibleforsuchlossisunabletoexplainadiscrepancy,Lossstatement

    willbepreparedaspertheformatattachedandwillbesubmittedtoWorksManagerforhis

    approvalthroughDirectorFinance.AftertheapprovaloftheLossStatement,writeoffshould

    bedoneandstockrecordsadjustedaccordingly.

    16.8 PrecautionagainstFire:OneofthemajorhazardsinaStorerelatestofire.Itisnecessarytotakeeveryprecautionagainstfireandensurethatallfireregulationsarestrictlyobservedby

    allthe

    staff.

    Adequate

    firefighting

    equipment

    should

    be

    provided.

    Stores

    personnel

    should

    be

    trainedinfirefighting.InstructionscontainedinPara15.2aboveshallbefollowed.

    16.9 Tally Cards / Bin Cards: These should be kept up dated and hung/placed suitably on theracks/almirah/stacks.CopyofTallyCardisattachedasAppendixH.

    17.0 APPENDICESAppendixAGoodsReceiptRecord(GRR)

    AppendixBStockRegister

    AppendixC UniformsIssueVoucher

    AppendixDMaterialRequisitionSlip

    AppendixE Issue/ReceiptVoucher

    AppendixF OVER,SHORTANDDAMAGEREPORT

    AppendixG

    Tally

    Card

    AppendixH LossStatement

    AppendixI OVER,SHORTANDDAMAGEREPORTREGISTER

    18.0 CONCLUSIONThereare manyadvantages instandardizingproceduresand laying themdown in detail. However,

    flexibilityisdesirableandchangesshouldbeadoptedwheneveranimprovedmethodcanbethought

    of. It should be the Store Keeper s function to critically appraise existing procedures and make

    continuouseffortstopromoteefficiencyandeconomy.

    18.1 Stores personnel should be thoroughly familiar with the statutory requirements, rules, bylawsandotherofficial regulationsaffecting thestorage,safety,etcof theStorespremises.

    Typicalexamples

    are,

    Labour

    laws,

    Factories

    act

    etc.

    18.2 TheprocedureincludedinthisSOPsupersedesallpreviousproceduresissuedonthesubject.18.3 The procedures covered in this SOP are meant to be exhaustive. Those not specified here

    should be dealt with in terms of general policy guidelines and conventions already

    established.

    18.4 Deviations / exceptions shall be brought to the attention of Partners of SEF for theirapproval.