The skills and techniques needed for assortment planning, range building and to balance range width and depth are fundamentally important. They require a deep understanding of the multiple levers which blend together to achieve optimum results. This series of comprehensive seven online modules equips you to create an option-based framework, that supports a balanced customer-focused omni-channel range.
- £250 plus VAT
- 5% discount if you buy 3+ courses
- 10% discount if you buy 5+ courses
- Contact us for large group quotes
£ 250.00 plus VAT
What you will learn
- Why stores are grouped for assortment planning purposes
- How space can be used to drive out stock and inventory requirements
- How to determine range width and depth through option and quantity planning
- How to create the optimum range through manipulating assortment planning levers
- The purpose of the range sign-off meeting
Modules in more detail
- Introduction & overview – the assortment planning and range building process
- Space planning – how to plan, measure and use space
- Planning options – using sales plans to determine options and buy quantities
- Grouping stores – the benefits of grouping stores for assortment planning
- The assortment plan – how sales, space, options and quantities come together to create an assortment plan
- Range building – populating the range framework with actual products; considering sourcing and supplier options
- Sign off – how to hold an effective range sign off meeting
Who it is suitable for
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Entry or intermediate buying, merchandising or planning roles involved with the creation of ranges and range plans; particularly assistant levels new to this responsibility
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Anybody wishing to refresh and validate their assortment planning skills and knowledge
Price
- £250 plus VAT
- 5% discount if you buy 3+ courses
- 10% discount if you buy 5+ courses
- Contact us for large group quotes
At a glance...
- Seven online modules
- Total learning time = 2 hours
- Gamified self-led learning
- Works across PC, tablet and phone
- Currency choice: sterling, euros, dollars or rands
- Full audio voiceover
- Video and eLearning format
- Digital activities, quizzes and action plans
- Practical application of best practice
- Full access for 6 months
- Developed by retail B&M professionals
- Aligns to current apprenticeship standards
- Digital certificate on completion
