1. Importance of Store-Keeping: The cost of materials is one of the largest elements of cost. Proper storing of materials is very important to prevent losses from damage, pilferage and deterioration in quality of materials.

What is the store keeping?

According to Alford and Beatty “storekeeping is that aspect of material control concerned with the physical storage of goods.” In other words, storekeeping relates to art of preserving raw materials, work-in-progress and finished goods in the stores.

What is the function of store keeper?

Also known as store managers or store supervisors, store keepers take stock of inventory, manage the store layout, supervise staff and keep records of sales.