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Most of the candidate that attempted this question performed below expectation. Candidates stated that store layout will be provided by the storekeeper instead of the organization.

The responses expected from candidates are:

5 (a)                 Factors ABC Ltd would consider in designing its store layout:

1. The safety of its store personnel;
2. The rate of stock movement;
3. The nature of items kept in stock;
4. The type of materials handling equipment to be used in the store;
5. The size and structure of the storehouse;
6. The available space;
7. The adequacy of the space for future expansion;
8. The quantity and volume of goods to be kept in the store

(b)    Benefits ABC Ltd would derive from having a good store layout.
A good store layout would:

1. facilitate easy movement of people and materials in the store;
2. prevent pilferage of goods in the store;
3. minimize logistics cost for the company;
4. facilitate packing and retrieving of stock items;
5. reduce accidents and injuries in the store;
6. enable staff to easily check and count stock items;
7. facilitate efficiency in the management of space;
8. facilitate easy movement of handling equipment.