Optimising Stock Operations A Comprehensive Guide to Cycle Counts and Expiry Management

Optimising Stock Operations

A Comprehensive Guide to Cycle Counts and Expiry Management

By Gabula Sadat

Is your organization losing money, time, and credibility due to expired stock and inventory inaccuracies?

In the high-stakes world of supply chain management—especially within government bodies, NGOs, and health facilities—every wasted product represents a missed opportunity to serve a community. Stock discrepancies, expiries, and poor traceability aren't just operational errors; they are barriers to effective service delivery.

"Optimising Stock Operations" is the essential field manual for professionals who demand efficiency. Written by renowned supply chain architect Gabula Sadat, this book moves beyond theory to deliver a practical, actionable framework for transforming your stockroom into a model of accountability.

Inside this guide, you will discover how to:

• Master Cycle Counts: Move beyond chaotic annual stocktakes with systematic methods for maintaining perfect inventory accuracy every day.
• Prevent Costly Expiries: Implement proven FEFO (First Expired, First Out) and FIFO (First In, First Out) principles to drastically reduce waste and ensure product safety.
• Enhance Traceability: Learn the best practices for Bin Management and Stock Card usage to track every item from receipt to distribution.
• Build Robust Systems: Identify common operational deviations and implement corrective strategies that protect your resources and your reputation.
• Leverage Technology: Understand how modern tools can automate alerts for near-expiry products and streamline your entire workflow.

Who needs this book?

• Policymakers seeking to set robust standards for public resource management.
• NGO Administrators and Logistics Coordinators looking to strengthen supply chain accountability.
• Warehouse Managers aiming to reduce losses and optimize daily operations.
• Students and Practitioners of procurement and supply chain management.

Why buy this book?

Because in the field, there is no room for error. Gabula Sadat distills nearly two decades of frontline experience across public, private, and humanitarian sectors into a clear, accessible blueprint. This isn't just a guide to managing stock; it's a guide to building resilient systems, developing capable teams, and driving measurable impact.

Stop managing chaos. Start optimizing your operations.