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Anand Thakur, Lovely Professional University Unit 3: Pre-Store Opening

Unit 3: Pre-Store Opening Notes

CONTENTS
Objectives
Introduction

3.1 Role of Operations in Opening a Store
3.1.1 Store Operation Structure & Users
3.1.2 Operations Functions

3.1.3 Pre Store Opening Task
3.2 Filling the Store with Merchandise
3.2.1 Merchandise Management
3.2.2 Merchandise Offered
3.3 Concept of Distribution Centre

3.3.1 Distribution Channel Selection
3.4 Various Activities at the Distribution Centres
3.4.1 Other Miscellaneous Activities

3.5 Distribution Centre Management System
3.5.1 DCMS Modules
3.6 Best Practices in Today’s Distribution Centre
3.7 Summary
3.8 Keywords

3.9 Review Questions
3.10 Further Readings

Objectives

After studying this unit, you should be able to:

Describe role of operations in opening a store
Discuss various pre store opening tasks
Filling the store with merchandise
Describe Concept of Distribution centre

Analyze Various activities at the distribution centres

Introduction

Owning your own retail store is what an individual’s dream is all about. Opening your own
retail store is the best way to get there. It might seem impossible and scary, but there are plenty
of resources available to help you reach your goal and show you how to open a new store.

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