Steps to identify the Store Products that have sold during your shift, so you can restock the Store
Restocking the Store is a fundamental aspect of ensuring its smooth operation and continued success. Here are the steps for restocking along with the reasons why it's an essential task:
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Click on the "Manage" icon, located on the left side of the screen.
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Within the "Manage Inventory" section, you have two options:
- Click the "Complete Shift Restocking" link, or
- Click the "Sell" icon on the left side of the screen, followed by the triple box icon in the top left corner of the screen.
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Review the list of Store Products to determine which items require restocking.
Why Restocking is Crucial:
Restocking the Retail Store holds several significant advantages:
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Sustaining Customer Satisfaction: By replenishing shelves with popular and in-demand products, you ensure that your customers can consistently find what they need. This leads to improved customer satisfaction and loyalty.
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Optimizing Sales: Keeping shelves well-stocked maximizes sales opportunities. It prevents customers from leaving empty-handed and encourages them to make purchases.
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Minimizing Downtime: A well-stocked store reduces the time and effort required by your team to locate and restock items, allowing them to focus on providing quality service to customers.
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Preventing Overstocking and Understocking: Regular restocking helps maintain inventory levels at optimal quantities, avoiding issues of overstocking (which ties up capital) and understocking (which results in missed sales).
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Effective Inventory Management: It contributes to efficient inventory management, helping identify slow-moving or obsolete items for timely action.
Continuing with the Steps:
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If you come across a Store Product that doesn't require restocking, you can mark it by clicking the checkbox icon on the left side of the screen. Additionally, use the Notes text field on the right side to provide a brief explanation if a product isn't restocked.
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Upon completing the physical restocking of the store, click the red "COMPLETE RESTOCKING" icon. This action resets the report for the next shift, ensuring that the store is well-prepared for upcoming business.
It's important to emphasize that incorporating this task into your daily closing shift procedures is essential for maintaining a well-functioning retail store. Restocking not only meets customer expectations but also significantly contributes to the profitability and success of your business.