Any type of business that deal directly with the consumer has some level of inventory to manage. Whether it is a small clothing store or restaurant, that inventory is vital to the success of that business. Without it, there is no reason to be open. This is what proper inventory management is so crucial for a business. Here are some of the ways to take care of your inventory management:
Implement Quality Control
Quality control isn’t just about making sure what you’ve ordered is up to the standards of your company but also double checking those orders before they even get stocked. You don’t want to get into a situation where you’re ordering more than what you need of one item while a popular item’s stock is insufficient. If you’re shipping out items, then quality control needs to be implemented to make sure what you’re sending isn’t damaged in any way.
Allow For Cleanup Time
Throughout the course of a day, the inventory storage area can get a bit messy as staff are fulfilling orders and accepting new inventory. You need to factor in time at the end of the day for cleanup. That way when the staff returns they’ll be able to start fresh with a clean work space.
Organize the Storage Area
You can take a “page” from a library with regard to storage area organization. Everything in a library is categorized by topic and then alphabetically. This same approach can be used in your storage area. This will make finding inventory easy for every staff member provided everything is clearly labeled as it should be.
When organizing your storage area this way, you might discover that you’re holding onto a lot of inventory that is no longer selling or has been damaged. If you can’t get a return on those items, then they’re just taking up valuable storage space. This is where Junk King Chattanooga can make a difference. They’ll be able to dispatch a pair of movers who can help you get rid of anything that has been deemed “rubbish.” Think about how much more space you can open up when all that junk is cleared. Let Junk King Chattanooga be part of your inventory management team and your storage area will never have junk in it again.