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The worst thing you can tell a customer is that you’re out of stock with an item. No matter how loyal they are, there is no reason why they wouldn’t go somewhere else to buy that item. It could be that this is something that simply sold out but it might also be a situation where you storeroom organizing is lacking. Would an employee ever give up looking for something because it is taking too long? Here are some tips to help boost your storeroom organization:
Keep Training Warehouse Staff
The best organizing system in the world won’t mean much if your staff doesn’t know how to use it. This is why you need to constantly keep training them as to the proper procedures that you’ve set for that organization. Any time a new product comes into the warehouse, it has the opportunity to get “lost” unless everyone is on the same page. It also helps to ask your staff about ways to improve the system. After all, they’re the ones on the front line.
Utilize Cycle Counts
Some companies prefer to take one large inventory count, usually towards the end of the year. The problem with that is that if there are any reconciliation issues to overcome, it might be too late. Cycle counting will have you routinely counting inventory once or twice a quarter. This helps keep those numbers accurate and allows for more up to date response for restocking.
Use Information Labels
Scanning barcodes will be vital for your inventory database. It will help your employees if the labels also detail the type of product and description like size or color. Not everyone is going to memorize SKU numbers. Remember, the goal is always to find something fast in the place you expect it to be because it was organized that way.
Remove Clutter
Nothing messes up an organized system more than clutter. In a stockroom, that clutter can take the form of damaged products or items that aren’t even being sold. Accounting will handle the loss of these items but there is no reason to hang onto them. This is where Junk King Boston can be a big help. Setting up regular rubbish removal sessions with Junk King Boston can keep your storeroom clean and organized. That’s a smart business move.
