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Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Selection Of The Location Of Stores

Location of stores means the place where the stores are situated. The location of stores should be carefully planned for a maximum efficiency. Store should be located near the materials receiving departments and materials user departments. The following factors are important for deciding the location of the store.

* Heavy and bulky items should be stocked very close to user department.

* The store should be located near a road or railway.

* The receiving department should also be in proximity to the store good owns

* The store should be centrally situated so as to be easily accessible.

* Similar types of materials should be stored in one place.

* Stores should be situated in safe places.