Management Practices in Retail Operations
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What does MAP stand for?

Management Action Plan

What is the price and warranty period for a used battery sold through AutoZone's Used Battery Program?

$49.99 with a 1 year warranty

An ASE certified patch increases customer trust.

True

How often should the sign walkthrough be printed?

<p>Once a period</p> Signup and view all the answers

Hub stores help AutoZone satisfy more customers by not having parts readily available.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does time management refer to?

<p>The ability to use one's time effectively or productively</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a sense of urgency imply?

<p>To act quickly</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can you earn by referring a friend to become an AutoZoner?

<p>Up to $400</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the matrix process in AutoZone?

<p>To correct and verify counts</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information does the store staffing report show?

<p>Which positions are filled and which need to be filled</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of AutoZone's training dashboard?

<p>To help employees learn about the parts they sell</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is AZ People?

<p>An online dashboard for AutoZoners</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the approved driver program indicate for AutoZoners?

<p>They have completed the MVR and required driving tests</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is involved in AutoZone's hiring practices?

<p>Interviewing candidates about automotive knowledge and retail experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do first if an accident occurs?

<p>Call 911 if someone needs immediate medical attention</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of shrink?

<p>Internal and external</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do uncredited recalls or PCIs report?

<p>How much money in returns or recalls employees completed that were not accounted for</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Managers Next Day Review ensure?

<p>Returns are done properly and are not fraudulent</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is lane accountability (LA) used for?

<p>Preventing and tracking shrink</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the product protection process?

<p>To secure high valued items</p> Signup and view all the answers

The 6 steps of selling include: Drop stop 30/30, scan the AZ reward card, ___, check out challenge, use proper air oil selling techniques, smile and thank the customer.

<p>WITTDTJR and 123 selling</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the SM Fix-it-list/Captain Log?

<p>A daily posted list of tasks assigned by the manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

MAP: Management Action Plan

  • Weekly plan for both commercial and DIY operations, serving as a newsletter.
  • Outlines tasks and sets goals for the upcoming week.

Used Battery Program

  • Allows relabeling and sale of used batteries under one year old for $49.99.
  • Includes a one-year warranty on relabeled batteries.

ASE Certified

  • ASE certification recognized by customers, enhancing trust and comfort in services offered.

Sign Walk Through

  • Printed each period, providing instructions on proper sign placement in the store.

Hub Stores

  • Hub stores maintain availability of parts, ensuring customer satisfaction through prompt shipping.

Time Management

  • Effective and productive use of time, crucial for operational efficiency.

Sense of Urgency

  • The importance of acting quickly in retail and service environments.

Referral Program

  • Employees can earn up to $400 by referring friends who become new hires after 90 days.

Matrix

  • Weekly process where managers verify stock counts by scanning items and adjusting quantities as needed.
  • Produces a detailed item report confirming counts post-planogram completion.

Store Staffing Report

  • Model indicating filled and unfilled positions, also highlighting overstaffed roles.

Training Dashboard/Parts Expert/ASE

  • A resource for AutoZoners to deepen knowledge about parts and obtain parts certification and ASE certification.

AZ People

  • Online dashboard providing access to benefits, time off, and direct deposit information.

Approved Driver Program

  • Program validating drivers who have passed MVR checks and driving tests, allowing them to operate company vehicles.

Hiring Practices

  • Candidates assessed on automotive knowledge and retail experience, followed by background checks and manager-led training.

Accident Procedures

  • Immediate medical emergencies require a call to 911; non-injury incidents should involve police notification and claims reporting to DM and Gallagher Bassett.

Shrink

  • Two types of shrink: internal and external. External shrink related to theft, while internal shrink can stem from administrative errors or employee misconduct.

Uncredited Recalls/PCIs

  • Weekly report tracking unaccounted returns or recalls linked to employees, ensuring accountability.

Managers Next Day Review (MNDR)

  • Daily verification of returns to prevent fraud, with reports filed in the Loss Prevention binder.

Lane Accountability

  • Process involving auditing cash registers at shift changes to track and prevent shrink; daily reconciliations for commercial registers.

Product Protection Process

  • High-value items displayed in boxes while actual products are secured in a cabinet to prevent theft.

6 Steps of Selling

  • Follow six key steps to enhance customer engagement and sales effectiveness, including scanning loyalty cards and utilizing selling techniques.

SM Fix-it-list/Captain Log

  • Daily posted list of tasks assigned by managers, requiring completion sign-off for accountability.

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This quiz covers essential management practices in retail operations, including time management, referral programs, and customer service strategies. It also discusses the importance of certification and proper procedural instructions within a retail environment. Test your knowledge and improve your operational efficiency with this comprehensive assessment.

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