Streamlined Inventory and Operations Management for S&M Couture

Project scope
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Supply chain optimization Operations Project managementSkills
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The project deliverables include a fully functional inventory tracking system using Lightspeed, a detailed plan for store layout and product placement, and a set of workflow processes for rentals and returns. The team will also provide a digital catalog with accurate inventory updates and a coordinated booking calendar for in-store services. Additionally, a report on supply level monitoring and ordering recommendations for the next ten months will be delivered.
Operations
- Set up inventory tracking and management systems. (Lightspeed)
- Organize store layout as per plan, source and order items and display planning.
- Assist in vendor coordination for supplies and logistics.
- Ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.
- Develop workflow processes for rentals and returns.
- Manage inventory and ensure accurate digital catalog updates for online
- Assist with clothing rentals, returns, and dry cleaning logistics.
- Coordinate bookings calenders for in-store services (e.g., styling sessions, fittings).
- Oversee store displays and product placement for customer appeal.
- Monitor supply levels and assist in ordering materials for next 10 months
Scheduled check-ins to discuss progress, address challenges, and provide feedback.
About the company
S&M Couture Inc. is a fashion-forward retail clothing boutique store located in Pickering that aims to revolutionize the retail experience. Founded by fashion-enthusiasts Sharifa Manning who later jointly collaborated with her son Nehemiah Heywood-Bennett when she realized that he had a passion and eye for fashion like herself.
We both enjoy helping people look uniquely their absolute best while instilling purposeful confidence in them so they donβt leave the same way they came. This is why our slogan is βLet me dress you and you will never leave the same way you came.β We both prefer a family-driven approach to the business because it allows us to come together and utilize our individual skills and interests to establish and grow our company. Our shared passion for fashion has played a significant role in shaping the direction and vision of the company.
Our individual fashion expertise and insights allow us to create a business that resonates with our target audience and offers unique perspectives in the fashion industry. Our collaborative effort allows us to have a strong sense of shared values and a deep understanding of our customers' needs. As mother and son, we aim to build a foundation that will bring a personal touch, a sense of dedication, and a shared commitment to the success of the business. In turn, strengthens our bond and creates a solid foundation for our company's growth and development.
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