{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Survive: Essentials for C-Store Assistant Managers","title":"Introduction to Inventory Control for Assistant Managers","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/e9e8afee\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1153,"description":"Survive from C-Store Center - Introduction to Inventory Control for Assistant Managers\nEpisode 26 Duration: 20 minutes\nJoin host Mike Hernandez as he introduces inventory control and shelf management fundamentals, exploring how efficient inventory systems represent strategic advantages beyond simple stock tracking. Learn essential terminology, understand critical concepts like turnover rates and reorder points, and discover how modern software tools transform inventory management from clipboard tallying to data-driven decision-making.\nEpisode Overview\nMaster essential inventory control elements:\nInventory control importance and financial impact\nFive key inventory management terms\nTurnover rate efficiency measurement\nLead time and reorder point calculation\nInventory control software tool capabilities\nUnderstanding the Importance of Inventory Control\nStrategic advantage beyond product collection:\nInvestment and Profitability:\nInventory representing investments, profits, customer satisfaction\nLifeblood of store operations and success\nCustomer favorite stock maintenance ensuring\nExpired item loss minimization\nBottom line maximization\nExpired Dairy Discovery Story:\nBusy afternoon substantial expired product finding\nFinancial loss and reputation damage realization\nDisposal cost and customer image tarnishing\nWastage prevention importance demonstration\nFresh desirable product delivery ensuring\nBalancing Act Mastery:\nStockout avoidance and wastage prevention\nMeticulous planning and monitoring requirement\nStrategic decision-making necessity\nCustomer loyalty and satisfaction ensuring\nProfitability bolstering through control\nKey Terms and Concepts\nFive essential inventory vocabulary elements:\nS.K.U. (Stock Keeping Unit):\nUnique code or number product assignment\nAccurate product identification and tracking\nBest-selling soda \"SODA123\" example\nEssential information conveyance: brand, flavor, size, supplier\nSummer Breeze iced tea \"TEA456\" tracking story\nTemperature soaring...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/fp7lkIUjQuQcxJj-6T03P_9wyiw05RvWj0NL8FNLSew/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jYzFk/Mzc2ZjM2OWEyZTk4/ZDQwY2Y5MDUxMTJj/YWI2Yi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}