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SHIPMENT
MANAGEMENT TOOLS

• Visual Guides • P.O.P. Checklist
• Collection Boards • Head Office
PREP AREA Communications

Every back room must have prep area is designed for
the receipt and processing of merchandise shipments
and should not block any employee passage/access and
should be set up with all of the required supplies and ! TIPS
unpacking materials close by for easy access.

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

THE PREP AREA MUST BE CLEANED AFTER EACH SHIPMENT SO
THAT IT’S READY FOR THE NEXT SHIPMENT

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