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A centralized store is that store which receives materials for and issues them to all departments, divisions and production floors of the company. Such a store is only one in the company which receives materials for and issues to all who need them. The materials required for all the departments and branches are stored and issued by only one store. Advantages Of Centralized Stores The followings are the main advantages of centralized stores.1. A better supervision of store is possible because the store is located under a single supervision.2. A better layout of store and its control are possible.3. Less space is occupied.4. Investment in stock is minimized.5. It is economical for storing materials.6. Safety of materials is possible according to the nature of materials.7. Trained and specialized persons can be appointed.8. Wastage of materials can be minimized
Centralization is not a store, but it is a Main Warehouse. And also the records are maintain at one place.
Decentralization is the material which is expedited from the main warehouse to site stores / Distributer.
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Centralized and decentralized generally used for two aspect one is controlling point of view and other one is distribution point of view.
Here I am writing it considering distribution in view
Centralized store or warehouse is a hub received the goods from different mfg unit making different SKU and distributing to different C&F / depots across country.
Decentralized store / warehouse cater the requirement of small territory.
