Merchandising & Inventory Management

Course code APSM 2204

Credit 3.0

Length 45.0 hours

Course outline View

This course builds on the courses in the first year of this program. Focus is on parts organization and structure processes in the automotive service industry and beyond. Students will learn inventory control procedures, warehouse storage procedures, and shipping, receiving, and distribution procedures. Students will practice checking and recording inventory and will use computerized inventory control systems. Students will learn to interpret reports issued for computerized control.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • Catalogs
    Trade abbreviations
    Serial numbers
    Product location
    Inventory procedures
    Inventory control systems
    Forms and tags
    Bar codes
    Record systems
    Record entry
    Stock classification
    Turn over analysis
    Inventory management
    Pricing structure
    Merchandising
    Parts department efficiency

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

Select your program to see the available course schedules.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

Additional information

Methods of assessment may include a challenge exam, submission of a product or portfolio for review, or a practical demonstration. Please contact the Department for details.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.