K&N'S Final Completed
K&N'S Final Completed
The storekeeper in charge of the store should be someone with unparallel integrity highly
experienced in store procedure and routing ability to do things in an organized manner and must
The modern store in an organization has wide variety of functions that it has to perform as
efficiently as possible. The way in which store perform these tasks will be reflected in the overall
efficiently and profitability of the organization. The primary objectives of stores is to provide
efficient service to the operating function and this must be fully appreciated. All other stores
activities, although they shave their own relative importance are subordinate to the
responsibilities.
K&N's is a chicken and frozen food firm with operations all over the world that are
headquartered in Karachi, Pakistan. It was established in 1964 by Khalil Sattar and his wife,
Naushaba Khalil, which is where the name K&N's comes from for the business. He had no idea
that this flock would lay the cornerstone for K&N’S 's. K&N’s was founded with the
straightforward, idealistic, and nationalistic purpose of supplying better nutrition for the Health
It is involved in integrated poultry operations such as breeding, hatching, feed milling, broiler
raising, poultry processing, and production of Halal ready-to-cook and fully cooked chicken
products. These activities are carried out at its feed mill. K&N's is divided into two distinct
divisions: K&N's Poultry, which was responsible for the production of parent stock, day-old
chicks, feed, and broilers; and K&N's Foods, which was in charge of controlling processed
K&N’s POULTRY
K&N’S 's Poultry produced parent stock, day-old chicks, and broilers in addition to running a
layer breeding operation that produced 1.8 million chicks on average per week, including 1.55
K&N’s FOOD
Whole chickens, bone-in cuts, premium boneless meat, and value-added chicken items like
kebabs, nuggets, sausages, deli-style cold cuts, and smoked meat are all produced goods under
the K&N’S 's Foods brand. Its whole product line was frozen. The company's operations were
HACCP and ISO 9001: 2015, USDA, HALAL, and FSSC certified.
STORING PROCEDURES
The method of storage complies with the international standards defined by the WHO for items
of this kind. There is an integrated software for inventory management that was built in-house.
This software ensures that data is kept up to date and that deliveries are made in the order that
One of the most significant cost components is the cost of materials. Proper material storage is
critical in avoiding losses due to damage, pilferage, and material deterioration. As a result, the
warehouses must be adequately structured and equipped for raw material handling. Ideal stock
levels for each raw material must be maintained so that manufacturing divisions receive their
needed quantity of supplies on time and extra working capital is not unnecessarily locked up in
overstocking. Furthermore, overstocking raises production costs. The retail department, on the
other hand, should be overseen by a technically skilled Store Officer. The storekeeping system is
1) Minimum Investment:
Material costs are essential since they account for a significant amount of a company's total
manufacturing costs. A good store-keeping system makes it easier to decide on several levels
possible to invest efficiently in each area of inventory. This saved capital is now accessible for
With a reliable inventory management system in place, all of the necessary components can be
Situations such as reduced production or production stoppage are completely eliminated, and
A storeroom or warehouse is a location where various supplies are physically stored once they
are received from suppliers until they are requisitioned by the relevant production department.
The duration of storage may vary depending on a variety of circumstances, including the
The entire function of storekeeping is carried out in an organized and scientific manner, with
the purpose of preserving the materials from damage and loss caused by natural (normal
preservation techniques, such as adequate packing, application of protective covering, etc., are
utilized. Appropriate security measures are in place to guard against pilferage and theft.
In the framework of the current culture of intense rivalry among comparable business
organizations, the majority of businesses adopt a strategy with two components, namely
(i) preserving the quality of their products and (ii) reducing the costs of their production. The
management system.
Naturally, it is crucial to keep everything organized and in its right place. It aids in the efficient
operation of the workplace. The delivery of materials ordered from various production
departments is prompt.
The storekeeper is fully informed about the levels of stocks for the various items held due to
the maintenance of adequate store records. It eliminates the need for him to often count various
products, which not only saves time and energy but also greatly reduces the likelihood of theft,
fraud, or other misdoings. When materials are taken care of, waste is minimized.
The store department acts as an important link between other organizational departments
because it interacts like a link of them. It guarantees complete coordination and cooperation
between them.
Storage: To receive and safely store the inventory while preventing loss due to damage,
Retrieval: It guarantees that the resources are conveniently available and that space is used to
the fullest. Moreover, it guarantees that the materials are accessed as required.
Issue: The demand arising on account of the consuming departments is satisfied upon the
Coordination and Cooperation: To provide for interface with the inspection and the
production department.
1. Efficient and timely delivery of materials and tools to production divisions, which is
3. Organizing storage in logical sequences to ensure that all items can be correctly identified
A centralized store is typically the main store that is accountable for supplying the other stores,
the sub stores, and the departments that also issue goods to the users. This store is ordinarily in
charge of the provision of such supplies. A central location serves as the hub for both the
receipt and distribution of the material. It is not within the scope of the departments'
purchasing authority to act independently while making purchases. They are required to
approach the central store for any requirement, and the requisition will be met in accordance
2) Distribution of goods to the departments and the retail outlets at the branch locations
Typically, a store officer is hired to be in charge of overseeing the operations of the store, and
store assistants are present to handle any physical receipts or problems that may arise. A
centralized store makes it easier to maintain the inventory in a single location, and in addition
to that, it reduces the amount of work that is needed by a considerable number. However, if the
departments and the units to which the supply is to be supplied are dispersed across a large
area, it may be difficult to fulfil their requirements. In the case of centralized stores, there is
also the potential for issues to occur with the material handling. In an ideal world, this idea
i. A compact space can accommodate the needs of many users for a wide range of goods.
ii. Since the store's capacity is limited, less inventory is needed. Less money will be used to
iv. There isn't much room available to store these items. Bulk inventory can be avoided thanks
v. A purchase order can be placed for the entire company's needs, and the larger order saves
money.
As there are many small stocks, the total buffer stock is much higher which leads to:
Because the production departments must get supplies from the store that is far away, it causes
Smaller material movements occurring more frequently may result in higher expenses and
"Supply Chain Management is a set of approaches that are used to efficiently integrate suppliers,
manufacturers, warehouses, and stores so that merchandise can be produced and distributed at
the right quantities, to the right locations, and at the right time in order to minimize system wide
costs while satisfying service level requirements. Receiving orders is part of the information
flow, but moving products from the supplier to the consumer, as well as handling any returns or
servicing needs, is part of the product flow. Information flow includes all of these aspects.
The management of the supply chain can be broken down into three primary flows:
The ultimate objective of effective supply chain management is the reduction of inventory, with
the expectation that products will always be accessible when they are required.
The responsibilities of K&N's supply chain management include coordinating and integrating
these flows both within businesses and between them, as well as between enterprises themselves.
Supply chain management (SCM) for K&N's is the process of keeping track of the materials,
information, and money associated with an order as it travels from the supplier to the
manufacturer to the wholesaler to the retailer to the consumer, all while keeping track of the
delivery status. Credit terms, payment schedules, consignment and title ownership arrangements,
and other contractual commitments are all part of the financial flow.
In supply chain management, suppliers are treated as business partners, and close bonds are kept
with them. The supplier provides the raw material needed to create the finished good. It is made
ingredients.
K&N's maintains strong relationships with its suppliers. All of K&N'S suppliers are regional,
with the exception of the machinery and vehicles needed for distribution and shipment. China
and the United States are two of these. Local suppliers provide the chemicals, packaging, and
feeding materials. K&N's has started the process of backward integration and is already raising
its own chicken on several farms all throughout the country. Since they raise their own chicken,
they are not dependent on outside vendors to maintain a high level of product quality. There are
numerous industries related to chicken breeding, hatching, and feed, where chickens are hatched
K&N'S does business in a number of areas, such as chicken breeding, hatching, broiler
production, feed processing, chicken processing, ready-to-cook and fully cooked products, a
quality assurance lab, and a poultry diagnostic and research institution. In order to breed
chickens, K&N's keeps populations of layers and broiler stock all over Pakistan, especially in the
hilly areas in the south and north of the country. K&N's runs a number of hatcheries in strategic
Technology
All of the hatcheries have the latest technology, such as cutting-edge heating and cooling
systems that keep the temperature in the hatcheries the same no matter what the weather is like
outside. K&N's also raises broilers on company-owned farms so that it can process chicken. So
that food doesn't get spoiled, the chickens are given clean water and food. To keep up high
Delivery
When the chickens are ready, they are taken to a place where they will be processed. In order to
make high-quality chicken products, poultry processing plants only use healthy chicks. Halal
practices say that they must kill animals by hand, which is against Islamic law. After halal
slaughter, chickens are sent to other places to be used in other ways. This method is all done by
machines and focuses on cleanliness. While the birds are getting washed, their cleanliness and
health as a whole are checked. Every level is cleaned and sanitized all the time to keep it as
healthy and clean as possible. All chickens have to go through a few inspections to make sure
Goods for sale in stores come in packaging with the K&N brand. The products are then frozen at
a very low temperature of -28 C to make sure they stay fresh, tasty, and of good quality. After
the goods are packaged, they are sent to stores in clean, refrigerated trucks. The K&N quality
assurance lab looks at the whole process, from what the animals eat to what is fully cooked and
ready to eat. To make sure that food is safe, healthy, and of good quality, the whole integration
process is reviewed and kept an eye on. A food service company needs clear storage areas and
1. Having a place to store supplies lets you buy them in large enough quantities to get price
breaks.
2. being able to keep supplies on-site saves time and money that would otherwise be spent
Third, it's easier to plan a menu when you know how much, what kinds, and how good the food
is that you already have. If a certain menu item sells out quickly, it's nice to know that there are
enough supplies to make sure that everyone who orders it can get it.
Because it costs money to store things, many food service businesses in today's market are
cutting back on how much stock they keep on hand. Not only does there need to be space, but
there also needs to be tight security. Many operators are willing to pay a little more to their
suppliers so they don't have to keep track of expensive things like large amounts of high-quality
meats. Most of the time, these kinds of storage spaces have to be built in a certain way so that
FROZEN ITEMS
Foods that need to be frozen must be kept at 0°F (–18°C). If the temperature goes above -18°C,
food can turn brown and end up losing its vitamins. Once the temperature has gone up, it can't be
fixed by going down. Food needs to be kept at or below -18°C to stay good.
When K&Ns stores its frozen goods, it keeps in mind the following:
Fish and meat that has been well-wrapped can last for a long time in the freezer.
Foods which aren't properly sealed and placed in the refrigerator will get freezer burn, which is a
loss of moisture that changes the flavor and texture of the food. Freezer burn often shows up as a
white or grey dry patch on the surface of the frozen food. The freezer burn is most likely to
With frozen foods, it is very important to change the stock often. This is hard to do with standard
chest freezers because it often means taking out old food before putting in new food. When it
comes to frozen foods, it's easy to get into the bad habit of using the last thing you bought first,
Central (Lahore)
A cold chain feeds the Northern & Southern Regions. Distribution to their Institutional & Retail
After making their products, they put them on the market so that their customers will be happy
and be drawn to them. Their product is a key part of how they can offer their services and draw
customers.
Sell through distributors, who sell a wide range of products to many retailers.
Sell through captive distributors, who sell a wide range of products to one chain of retailers.
sold. When products leave the distribution center, they are taken to different businesses, shops,
A cold chain product is any product that must be stored inside a specified temperature range. The
cold chain refers to the ongoing flow of a certain system due to temperature difference during the
mechanism for storing and transporting pristine frozen and fresh food, vaccinations, and other
biologicals. The procedure begins with the product being removed from its natural surroundings
to its final location. The concept of a complete cold chain is that this product is kept at the
appropriate temperature and in the appropriate storage for each stage of its route, with the goal of
the product arriving undamaged and as fresh as the moment it was procured or manufactured.
As required for the frozen foods, K&N'S transports its products all the way through Cold Chain,
supported by specially designed own vehicles to maintain temperatures in the required range to
maintain product quality. Maintaining the cold supply chain necessitates understanding and
equipped with the means to monitor factors such as relative humidity, the environment in which
products are kept, air pressure, flow, and quality; light exposure; and shocks and impacts
The cold chain product storage temperature ranges are different for every type of cold chain
Frozen: 3.1 to -4oF (-16 to -20oC) for meat and some produce.
Inventory management and warehousing/storage are two important parts of K&N's supply chain
that require a lot of work. They are also one of the most important parts of the whole chain. Most
of the inventory is stored in warehouses instead of in the pipeline, and how well the warehouses
work will determine how well the rest of the supply chain works. Even though it's common in
the business world to hire a 3PL Logistics service provider to handle warehousing, K&N's
supply chain management wants to build its own warehouses and cold storages to save money
The Warehouse Management System that K&N's uses is (WMS). The system keeps track of the
inventory in the warehouse as well as the inventory for each client by location, SKU, pallet, and
unit. It also lets you manage, allocate, and block inventory based on a set of variables and factors
related to the inventory. Since the products need to be used quickly, the system also uses FIFO
procedures. The system manages, controls, and directs all operations, such as receiving,
allocating inventory, picking, shipping, and finally updating the inventory. Based on how much
work is being done, K&N's intelligent system guides and helps operation managers schedule and
manage all operations for different groups and teams at the same time. It also handles the
distribution of resources.
Most K&Ns have raw material inventory warehouses that are connected to their production
facilities. These warehouses store raw materials, consumables, and packing materials, which are
then sent to the production facilities on a just-in-time (JIT) basis. Different situations may call
Meet cyclical and seasonal demand. Take advantage of economies of scale when buying.
Items with long lead times and high demand need to be kept in stock.
Because it helps in managing the storage, temperature, delivery systems, navigation, handling,
and supervising, information technology is playing an essential role in the development of SCM
in the growth of K&N'S. There are three primary components that make up the IT department.
1. Transaction
3. Order tracking
K&N's is the market leader in the frozen and poultry industries, producing high-quality chicken
in a variety of countries all over the world. K&N's is the only establishment of its sort in
Pakistan, and it has provided our culture with a unique approach towards frozen food
consumption. K&N's has showed sensitivity to the criteria that Muslims have for halal food
products and has launched their Del Line as a result. This is done so that customers will no
longer have any questions and will feel safe ingesting the skinless sausages, cold cuts, and
smoked meat. K&N's combined all poultry production activities under one canopy to ensure
quality and food-safety by managing and controlling all phases of production. This organization
has been built on years of poultry knowledge, as well as a dedication to food safety. K&N should
work on their pricing strategy because it has a significant impact on the demand for their
products.
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