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- المدة 2 hours
- الطبع بواسطة Dartmouth College
- Total students 5,536 enrolled
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In this course, part of the Retail Management Professional Certificate program, you will learn the four key components of the retail business:
- Demand forecasting,
- Inventory management
- Assortment planning
- Pricing decisions
You will learn about the different challenges that retailers face and have the opportunity to explore methods and techniques available to address these challenges. You will also have access to simulation tools to better internalize the concepts.
The course will take a hands-on, problem driven approach that will help you understand and put into practice the concepts you learn. At the end of the course you, will be able to make better decisions at every step of the retail process.
We have designed this course to suit a wide variety of participants, from retail owners and store managers, to undergrad business majors or specialists in retail.
What you will learn
- How to generate and evaluate Sales Forecasts
- How to plan and optimize your Inventory Management
- How to think and decide on Product Assortment
- How to find the best prices for your products
Skills you learn
Syllabus
Week 1: Demand Forecasting
- Introduction to Forecasting
- Forecasting With History
- Forecasting Without History
- Measuring Uncertainty
- Forecasting Aggregation and Lead Time
- Common Pitfalls in Forecasting
Week 2: Inventory Management
- Retailers as Inventory Managers
- Drivers and Cost of Inventory
- Balancing Ordering and Holding Costs
- Selling Under Uncertainty: The Newsvendor Model
- Safety Inventories
Week 3: Assortment Planning
- Introduction to Assortment Planning
- Breath and Basket Effect
- Depth and Category Management
- Variety Trade Offs
- Customer's Assortment Perception
Week 4: Pricing Decisions
- Introduction to Pricing Decisions
- Setting Retail Prices
- The Right Price
- Promotions and Discounts
- Price Perception
Auto Summary
Retail Fundamentals is an essential course offered by edX, designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the retail business. This course is part of the Retail Management Professional Certificate program and focuses on four crucial components: demand forecasting, inventory management, assortment planning, and pricing decisions. Learners will delve into the various challenges faced by retailers and explore effective methods and techniques to address these issues. The course offers access to simulation tools, enhancing the practical application of the concepts taught. Through a hands-on, problem-driven approach, participants will gain the skills to make informed decisions throughout the retail process. The course spans over a duration of 2 weeks and is available under the Starter subscription. Aimed at a broad audience, it caters to retail owners, store managers, undergraduate business majors, and retail specialists. Perfect for those seeking to elevate their expertise in business and management within the retail sector, this course ensures participants are well-equipped to tackle real-world retail challenges.

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