Vend Retail Guide
Inventory management guide: set up the best system for your store
Everything you need to know about managing retail inventory
SETTING UP PRODUCTS
The more information you have in your system and the easier it will be to track what’s going on in your store.
ESTABLISHING A SYSTEM
Get the right people and processes in place so you can stay on top of everything!
CREATING A FLOWCHART
Documenting your procedures enables you get a better handle on how inventory flows in your store.
USING AUTOMATION
Go through your inventory process and find tasks to automate to save time and reduce errors.
REDUCING SHRINKAGE
Find out which of issues are causing shrink in your business and take the steps to prevent them.
FORECASTING DEMAND
Effective demand forecasting can help retailers fulfill the needs of customers and stay ahead of the competition.
Learn from two of the world’s top retail inventory experts
Francesca Nicasio
Retail Expert and B2B Content Strategist
Francesca Nicasio is a retail expert and author of the Vend eBook, Retail Survival of the Fittest: 7 ways to future-proof your retail store. She is dedicated to writing about trends and tips that help retailers increase sales and serve customers better.
“In this guide you’ll find tips, how-tos, and examples to help you win at inventory management. From picking the right solution and entering your products, to tracking stock levels and automating parts of the process, this guide has you covered.”
Jordan Lewis
Product Manager — Inventory
Jordan Lewis is Vend’s Product Manager for Inventory. He’s a specialist in stock control and management, and he works closely with retailers to help them prevent loss, streamline inventory and supply processes, and optimize methodologies.
“Inventory management relies on three things: people, processes, and technology. While software can give you the tools to store product information and track stock levels, it’s how you use these tools that will ultimately determine your inventory management success.”
