Managing Inventory

Managing Inventory Timely Acquisition Pre-Planning Risk Taking SLIDE 1

Consistency of Materials Communication with Suppliers Managing Inventory Quality Control Quality of Materials Consistency of Materials Communication with Suppliers SLIDE 2

Cost Control Resources Managing Inventory Cost Control Resources National Directory of Trade Associations Ulrich’s Periodical Index Standard Rates and Data Thomas Register of American Manufacturing McRae’s Connover Mast Business-to-Business Directory SLIDE 3

Discount Stores and Warehouses Department Stores Managing Inventory Business Supplies Discount Stores and Warehouses Department Stores Office Supply Mail Order / Online Order Stationery and Office Supply Local Printers National Business Supply Store SLIDE 4

Discounts Trade Quantity Seasonal Cash Competitive Bids Negotiation Managing Inventory Discounts Trade Quantity Seasonal Cash Competitive Bids Negotiation SLIDE 5