Maricopa Community Colleges  MKT114   19966-99999 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  05/28/96  
MKT114      19966-99999 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Retail Inventory Control
Retail inventory control procedures. Emphasis on the role of the professional sales associate within a retail company and in the handling of merchandise. Prerequisites: MKT112.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
MKT114   19966-99999 Retail Inventory Control
1. Identify and complete inventory procedures. (I)
2. Explain inventory transfer documentation. (I)
3. Identify characteristics of damaged inventory and initiate repair orders. (I)
4. Identify procedures for maintaining effective stock, selling and customer service areas. (II)
5. Identify procedures to organize and maintain supplies. (II)
6. Identify situations that may result in company loss of inventory. (III)
7. Identify techniques for preventing company loss of inventory. (III)
8. Identify procedures for reporting security violations. (III)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
MKT114   19966-99999 Retail Inventory Control
    I. Inventory
        A. Procedures
          1. Check-In
          2. Pricing
        B. Stock
          1. Review
          2. Maintenance
        C. Location
          1. Sales Floor
          2. Storage
        D. Transfer
          1. Returns for Resale
          2. Returns for Manufacturer/Vendor
          3. Requests
        E. Damaged Merchandise
          1. Identification
          2. Repair
      II. Service Area Maintenance
          A. Stock Area
            1. Supplies
            2. Stock Room
            3. Storage
          B. Sales area
          C. Customer Service Area
        III. Company Loss
            A. Identification of Potential Situation
            B. Prevention
              1. Security Devices
              2. Surveillance
              3. Physical Presence
            C. Reporting Procedures
              1. Stock Shrinkage
              2. Security Violations
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