Stock Control Procedures Perform Stock Control procedures Certificate II Floristry
Key points to improve stock control procedures • Attention to detail in care and handling • Stringent stock rotation procedures • Educated and informed staff
Procedures/routine to follow • Appropriate storage for each type of plant material • Appropriate conditioning techniques applied to plant materials on arrival • Change water regularly every 2 nd day (Mon, Wed, Fri) • Rotate older stock to top of stand (eye level)
• First in first out – 1. Date code plant materials on arrival – colour tickets 2. Placement of plant materials in specific locations as per arrival date 3. Made up bunches to move older materials or slow movers
• Standard daily routines • Communication • Accurate recording of information
Completing stock take • Assign one person to stock take • Allow time for stock take in daily routine • Complete stock take daily • Check all areas to ensure all stock is recorded
• Complete stock control form correctly/fully/accurately • Document as you go – don’t rely on memory! • Count/document by colour as well as variety (species) • Condense buckets and change water
Other Points to consider Documenting additional information to assist in determining market and demand • Wastage • Top sellers • Requests • Items in store as made up designs Most importantly buy/order for your market !!!