Stock Parts
In the auto parts business, putting up the parts is a very important job. This article will show you how to keep an effective and clean inventory. This is not for money or the stock market.
Steps
- First and foremost,the shipment must be checked in. A barcode scanner is quicker and more effective, but sometimes costly.Always check to see if a scanner is compatible with your system.If your system shows that you have an item on hand but when you go to find said item,it's missing.Inventory in retail is a crucial point in maintaining a business.
- Inputting data for inventory is a definite must.This is the basis of inventory management,for if every item is never shown in the system it would waste valuable time to check if it is there manually.
- Incorrect order can be easy to notice but sometimes it is to late and you my lose money and a customer.Always check your numbers carefully while you put it up.
- If you are interrupted during the process of imputing data and/or placing items on a shelf in numerical order, do NOT leave unattended.If someone comes along and disturbs the system or item it could be lost and cause inventory level problems.
- After you have put your stock up,try to neaten every thing out even nicer,remember that a little extra time can save more time in the future.this means that some product-lines tend to be very tedious by being unkempt. The time it takes to find a particular item could very well cause you to miss a sale.
- A daily report of your inventory should be reviewed if you are in a small to medium size store to check for items which quantity equals -1 or less.
- Keeping a constant eye on your inventory is always an idea, if you you are well staffed and have a good system. However, if you have 3 people on hand at a time, it may be best to check once a week instead of the preferred once a day
Warnings
- If a situation calls for heavy manual labor, don't be a fool and try to be Mr. Man, get help or come up with clever solutions.
- Be wary of over-confidence, meaning that many times a situation will seem to use a familiar method in the past.Use past examples as a MODEL for situations,not a step by step guide.
Things You'll Need
- A strong work ethic
- An Analytical mind
- Detail orientation
