Stock Loss Prevention

What is this course about?

Forming part of our retail training bouquet, this unit standard is intended for management and staff who are responsible for supervising and implementing stock loss prevention plans in a wholesale/retail outlet within the provided parameters. It is also adaptable to any organization that needs stock loss prevention methods in a stores or warehousing environment as it deals in detail with the causes of stock loss and provides practical and specific control methods.

What is the key content covered?

Introduction

An explanation of what stock loss prevention is and why it plays such an important role in our economy

What is Shrinkage

How and why, when and where of Shrinkage and how this translates to the individuals own pocket.

Employee Theft

How this happens, how it can be prevented - an in depth analysis

Shoplifting

This is a detailed module defining the categories, identifying how this happens, how to spot when it is taking place and what action to take

Measures to Reduce Shrinkage

Designing and implementing an effective action plan

Examples of Loss Control Systems

Fitting Room Disc Control Sheet

Control sheets are adaptable and can be used in any industry

Stock Take Double Check Sheet

Using systems and procedures in the most practical way, ensuring double checks and controls

Voided and Suspended Transactions Authorisations and Credits

Making sure that errors are true errors and well monitored as well as used as a measurement tool

You benefit from our experience!

"It's choice - not chance - that determines your destiny." ~ Jean Nidetch

The easiest way to describe the importance of the Stock Loss Prevention workshop is in the words of a delegate who has for 3 years been heading up a branch of a hardware store.

"Hi, I just wanted to thank you as we have reduced our stock losses by 24% in the first month after attending your workshop - a saving of approximately R8000 per month for us - and we have been able to identify at least 3 more areas that need work."

From management through to warehouse staff and tellers, all should be involved in the control of stock loss.


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'Hi, I just wanted to thank you as we have reduced our stock losses by 24% in the first month after attending your workshop!'
What is the duration of the course? : 1 days
All our full day in person workshops commence at 08:30 and end at 16:30. Times can differ for virtual and inhouse group workshops.
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