Codified Store Demands

Question 1

What are the pre-checks for a request for stores?

Answer 1

1. Is the demand reasonable?
2. Is the demand greater than the existing allowance.
3. Who is making the demand and do they have approval?
4. Is the demand logistical?
5. NSN correct and valid?
6. Is the item in stock?

Question 2

What are the pre-checks for the CST Staff before an issue or reservation can be actioned?

Answer 2

1. Is the item in stock?
2. FINDEL approval.
3. RTS applicable.
4. Cost Centre matches.
5. Logical quantities

Question 3

What is the importance of reserving stores via FMMS?

Answer 3

1. Historical consumption rates of material.
2. Supporting data to influence COSAL.
3. FMMS jobs have finance implications.
4. Automated transaction that LSS Staff complete daily ensures efficiency.
5. Requirement dates can be stated against reservation items in FMMS, allowing the LSS Staff to prioritise demands.