Title: (Optional) Explain the inventory handling process.
Course: Strategic Marketing (12152) > Section: Examining Channel Management

Explanation should include

- receiving inventory (facilities and receiving records)
- checking inventory (blind check, direct check, spot check, quality check)
- marking merchandise (source marking, pre-retail marking)
- transferring merchandise.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the strengths and weaknesses of various inventory methods?
- What is the importance of completing purchase orders and invoices?
- What is the direct-to-store approach?
- How do intermediaries play a role in the inventory handling process?
- What technology is available to speed up inventory checking? Why is it important to be accurate when checking inventory?
- What are the effects of supply chain disruption on local businesses?
- Why is it important to do a physical inventory check?
- How can different distribution processes affect inventory handling?