Show Notes (Survive Version)

Episode Title: The Variance Hunt: Mastering Inventory Control (Episode 73)

Episode Description: "Why are we always short on inventory?"

For an Assistant Manager, a bad inventory audit is a nightmare. But the problem usually starts weeks earlier at the register. We call these "Ghosts"—phantom inventory caused by scanning errors.

In this episode of Survive, Mike Hernandez teaches you how to move from "Data Janitor" to "Investigator." We discuss how to use the Electronic Journal to catch "Lazy Scans," how to perform the Top 5 Cycle Count, and how to coach your team so they understand why accuracy matters.

What You Will Learn:

• The Variance Trap: Why fixing the number doesn't fix the problem.
• The Electronic Journal: How to use transaction logs to prove a clerk scanned the wrong item.
• The "Why" Conversation: Coaching your team to understand that bad scanning leads to angry customers.
• The Career Path: Mike explains how listening to Thrive (Store Managers) and Drive (District Managers) can prepare you for your next promotion.

Resources & Links:

• 📲 Download the Variance Investigation Cheat Sheet: Text the word COUNT to 956-897-9192.