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SHIPMENT TOOLS
MANAGEMENT

• Visual Guides • P.O.P. Checklist
• Collection Boards • Head Office
STAGING AREA/PREP STATION Communications
• Seasonal Visual/
Every back room must have a staging area designated Marketing Initiatives
for the receipt and processing of merchandise shipments. booklet
This area should not block any employee passage/access
and should be set up with all of the required supplies and
unpacking materials close by for easy access. ! TIPS

• Product should be sorted by category,
MATERIALS FOR STAGING AREA INCLUDE: style and size for maximized efficiency.
Clearly identify empty boxes and
• Exacto • Steamer use them to sort the product prior to
processing. Prioritize replenishment
• Markers / pens / Highlighters, etc. • Sorting Boxes product first!
• Size Rings / Size Dividers / Size • Rolling Rack • Management must set clear
Stickers expectations / timelines for processing
• Latest Styles to Hold back / Write Off a shipment.
• Folding Board lists (Tip: Always post the latest version
of any memos in your staging area to • Product in cupboards/on shelves should
• Hangers refer to when processing shipments or be placed with sizes visible.
when replenishing merchandise. Check
• Swift Tag Gun
it before placing items on the sales floor • If storage space is needed, fold items
• Current Promo Plan/Promo to ensure that no items are placed on the and place them in clearly marked boxes.
Recap sales floor that should be held back). • Ensure to keep your marketing / P.O.P.
elements in a well-identified area.
THE STAGING AREA MUST BE CLEANED AFTER EACH SHIPMENT
SO THAT IT’S READY FOR THE NEXT SHIPMENT

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