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Unit 4: Store Opening and Closing

3. inspection procedures to be performed on a periodic or as-required basis concerning the Notes
facility and the material contained therein;
4. restrictions and controls relative to access to the area, special clothing or any other
procedures germane to the use and preservation of the storage area and its contents.

Task Make a record of different facts listed in environmental requirements document.
In order to comply with established standards and practices for the care of collections outlined
in all the functions above, all staff and users need systematic and on-going short- and long-term
theoretical and practical training.

Self Assessment

Fill in the blanks:
13. ................................. management is required for the implementation of policies that are
based on established standards and practices.
14. Effective planning should be done in conjunction with ................................. surveys of
institutional environment and security.
15. Any material that is sensitive or thought to be sensitive and does not have a label or tag is
to be reported to the ................................. Control Supervisor immediately so that corrective
action can be taken.

Case Study Store Opening Solutions

Simplifies Manufacturer’s Project with End-to-End Solution:

Receive product from multiple sources
Sort and palletize product for new recipients
Ship pallets to nearly 300 individual retail sites
Customer Description
Client is a leading manufacturer of custom retail store fixtures whose mission is to provide
quality products through innovative design and efficient manufacturing.
Customer Issue
The challenge facing this client included the need to receive product from multiple sources,
both imported and domestic, and to deliver to almost 300 stores over an eight-week
period in addition to having the units installed at the store site upon delivery. While the
customer did have the distribution facilities and capabilities, the scope of the project along
with the size of the items, they thought outsourcing may provide better execution and
allow them to focus on their core competencies.
Solutions Overview
Store Opening Solutions LLC (SOS) offered the client flexible warehouse space with the
ability to receive product from multiple vendors and locations. SOS’ experienced warehouse
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