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2015-11-16 12:04:28
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Neha Agarwal
Guide-Level 14
Hi Mohit,
The front office makes sure that the needs of guests, customers, or clients are identified and ensures that they are met quickly and appropriately.
Front office management is not only about 'people' aspects of a business but also about offering efficient back-end support to employees and manage operations of an office or a retail store. Modern technology also finds various uses in Front Office Management today, from number crunching to managing time to assisting customers and staff members effectively.
Shop floor management deals with the administration of the manufacturing processes or selling of goods on the floor of a shop sp
The front office makes sure that the needs of guests, customers, or clients are identified and ensures that they are met quickly and appropriately.
Front office management is not only about 'people' aspects of a business but also about offering efficient back-end support to employees and manage operations of an office or a retail store. Modern technology also finds various uses in Front Office Management today, from number crunching to managing time to assisting customers and staff members effectively.
Shop floor management deals with the administration of the manufacturing processes or selling of goods on the floor of a shop sp
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2015-11-16 11:58:42
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Harender Bisht
Guide-Level 12
Dear Mohit,
Hi,
there are some books for retails management study
Retailing Management
Retail Management - Principles and Practices
Retail Management - A Realistic Approach
Retail Management - A Global Perspective (Text and Cases)Retail Management (Certification Series) (Book + 6 ACDs)
RETAIL Management - A Strategic Approach
RETAIL Marketing Management
Careers in RETAIL & Marketing Management
Retail Management: A Strategic Approach
Retail Marketing Management
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Hi,
there are some books for retails management study
Retailing Management
Retail Management - Principles and Practices
Retail Management - A Realistic Approach
Retail Management - A Global Perspective (Text and Cases)Retail Management (Certification Series) (Book + 6 ACDs)
RETAIL Management - A Strategic Approach
RETAIL Marketing Management
Careers in RETAIL & Marketing Management
Retail Management: A Strategic Approach
Retail Marketing Management
Hope it will help you, feel free ask more. Give thumbs up or mark this answer as best if you found it helpful.
New answer posted
2015-11-16 11:13:18
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Neha Agarwal
Guide-Level 14
Hi Mohit,
Most companies prefer logistic managers have at least a bachelor's degree, in either fields of business, industrial engineering, or supply chain management.
One of the most common entry-level positions in this field is customer service management. Customer service is an important part of logistics and supply chain management on an individual level, since listening to and helping your consumers is the backbone of any business. You can also work managing product inventory for a business, planning and overseeing product transportation needs, and managing supplies needed for manufacturing.
The logistician is in charge from the very
Most companies prefer logistic managers have at least a bachelor's degree, in either fields of business, industrial engineering, or supply chain management.
One of the most common entry-level positions in this field is customer service management. Customer service is an important part of logistics and supply chain management on an individual level, since listening to and helping your consumers is the backbone of any business. You can also work managing product inventory for a business, planning and overseeing product transportation needs, and managing supplies needed for manufacturing.
The logistician is in charge from the very
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2015-11-16 11:03:28
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Neha Agarwal
Guide-Level 14
Hi Mohit,
Shop Floor Management provides an opportunity to learn about complete store concept inclusive of space and staff productivity; inventory controls; cost control; retail information systems and retail administration.
It also enables the student to:
- Understand the various aspects in day-to-day operations in retail store
- Understand the various aspects of retail organisation and retail financials
- Provide basic understanding of retail operation in terms of space productivity, planning, coordinating and structuring of the complete store
- Understand concepts of Retail Financials in relation to store budgeting in retailing and its co
Shop Floor Management provides an opportunity to learn about complete store concept inclusive of space and staff productivity; inventory controls; cost control; retail information systems and retail administration.
It also enables the student to:
- Understand the various aspects in day-to-day operations in retail store
- Understand the various aspects of retail organisation and retail financials
- Provide basic understanding of retail operation in terms of space productivity, planning, coordinating and structuring of the complete store
- Understand concepts of Retail Financials in relation to store budgeting in retailing and its co
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2015-11-07 12:26:56
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Harender Bisht
Guide-Level 12
Hi, retail management is an important part of the banking sector. All transactions/banking that deal with individuals (and not companies) are called retail banking or consumer banking. This deals with raising funds from individuals (through investment products like FDs, bank accounts, mutual funds etc.) and also giving funds to individuals (through loans etc).
With the huge customer base in India, this banking is very important. There are many banks in retail banking- nationalized banks like PNB, and State Bank of India, private banks like HDFC and ICICI bank and then foreign banks like Citibank and HSBC. SCOPE FOR RETAIL BANKING
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2015-11-07 09:52:02
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Suni K
Guide-Level 14
It depends on the recruiter, I mean what they value more. To be general, retail industry recognises a set of four key competencies that anyone serious about carving out a career for themselves in this sector will need.
- Business Focus
- Personal Effectiveness
- Relationship Management
- Critical Thinking
These competencies include a range of typical skills that employers are looking for in applicants, such as:
- good communication and interpersonal skills
- good standard of IT and numeracy
- effective influencing and negotiation skills
- strong customer focus
- ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- analysing and problem-solving
- Business Focus
- Personal Effectiveness
- Relationship Management
- Critical Thinking
These competencies include a range of typical skills that employers are looking for in applicants, such as:
- good communication and interpersonal skills
- good standard of IT and numeracy
- effective influencing and negotiation skills
- strong customer focus
- ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- analysing and problem-solving
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New answer posted
2015-11-07 09:48:41
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Suni K
Guide-Level 14
During the last two decades the world has witnessed a sea change in the international trade practices, processes and behaviour. Liberalization has opened new horizons of international trade for its huge potential market and has also opened vistas of foreign markets for its diversified product line. After completing the masters' degree/ diploma , one can be absorbed in export houses or with merchandisers. The responsibilities assigned to a professional may be documentation related to export/import and liasoning with the tax & custom authorities. Their work also involves liasoning between exporters and port authority. Custom House Agents
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New answer posted
2015-11-06 20:59:09
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New answer posted
2015-11-06 18:45:48
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Dr Mohsin Khan
Guide-Level 13
Owning your own store is a dream shared by many youths in India. Retailers provide the goods & services that we need start from food, auto parts, apparel, home furnishings, appliances & electronics to advice, home improvement & many more. It is one of the fastest-growing segments of the economy.
Followings points should be taken into consideration-
1) Own or rent space in a high-traffic area. The location may not guarantee success, a bad location will almost always guarantee failure. A new retail business needs to be where the customers are.
You can choose two options-
a) Home based location
b) Commercial location
2) Apply with Municipality
Followings points should be taken into consideration-
1) Own or rent space in a high-traffic area. The location may not guarantee success, a bad location will almost always guarantee failure. A new retail business needs to be where the customers are.
You can choose two options-
a) Home based location
b) Commercial location
2) Apply with Municipality
...more
New answer posted
2015-11-06 18:33:38
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Neha Agarwal
Guide-Level 14
Hi Shobha,
The rapid growth of international trade has opened the doors of highly rewarding job opportunities to those trained in export-import transactions.
After successfully completing the course job opportunities can be in the field of marketing, documentation, shipping and packaging departments of organizations engaging in international trade Export management students find employment in Export Department of Companies, Export Houses, Trading Houses, Star Trading Houses, Super Star Trading Houses, Export Processing Zones.
Hope it helps. Please feel free to revert. Click on the thumbs up if you found this useful.
Wish You Luck!
The rapid growth of international trade has opened the doors of highly rewarding job opportunities to those trained in export-import transactions.
After successfully completing the course job opportunities can be in the field of marketing, documentation, shipping and packaging departments of organizations engaging in international trade Export management students find employment in Export Department of Companies, Export Houses, Trading Houses, Star Trading Houses, Super Star Trading Houses, Export Processing Zones.
Hope it helps. Please feel free to revert. Click on the thumbs up if you found this useful.
Wish You Luck!
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