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Retail Store Management

Notes can maximize minimum resources in several ways. Cost-benefit analysis and risk management
assessment support a strategy emphasizing damage control through preventive care, since
fiscally responsible prevention of damage forestalls fiscally costly intervention to correct damage.
For example, one tactic is to develop a triage method for care. In some cases, cost-benefit is
greatest in the proper rehousing of large quantities of not-yet deteriorated materials (thereby
postponing indefinitely the start deterioration), than in conserving a few extraordinarily damaged
materials. Resource management favours a strategy of phased conservation that advocates step-
by-step tactics or initiatives based on assessment of short, mid and long-term needs. Many
initiatives (such as writing handling guidelines and supply specifications, or conducting
assessment surveys) can be implemented quickly at low cost and have high impact. Such initiatives
form the basis of preservation activities in the strategic plans of federal cultural agencies.

Lab Exercise Go to website http://www.apgenco.gov.in/administrator/uploadedfiles/
storespartii.pdf and collect information on deterioration.

Terminology used in retail storage comprises:
Labeling: Printed material that is identified on the engineering list of materials or is
identified as a specific product.

Sensitive Material: Materials that are susceptible to damage or contamination due to
temperature extremes, improper handling (movement and storage), or incorrect packing.
The materials include those that are perishable, clean, sterile, fragile, temperature sensitive,
or hazardous.

Perishable Material: Materials that spoil or deteriorate unless properly handled and stored,
i.e., have a limited shelf life.
Clean Material: Any material or component that has been cleaned in a clean environment
and is intended for use in a clean environment.
Sterile Material: Any material that has been subjected to an accepted method of sterilization,
provided that its packaging is intact.

Fragile Material: Any material that is easily subject to damage due to rough handling or
overstacking.

Temperature-Sensitive Material: Any material whose usability may be affected by
temperature extremes.
All sensitive material is to be properly labeled with a label or tag. Any material that is sensitive
or thought to be sensitive and does not have a label or tag is to be reported to the Inventory
Control Supervisor immediately so that corrective action can be taken.
The environmental conditions of each storage facility are to be established and posted at each
facility. It is the responsibility of all Inventory Control personnel to be familiar with and aware
of the environmental requirements of each storage facility and to report any deviation from
requirements to the Inventory Control Supervisor.
The environmental requirements document to be posted at each facility will contain information
on:
1. the care and maintenance of any equipment used to sustain proper temperature, pressure,
or other environmental conditions;

2. the manner and means to be used to store material in the area;

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