creating an inventory sourcing/procurement plan for a retail business:

• Table of Contents

Chapter ONE

INTRODUCTION

• and Background..............................................1   - Purpose of the project   - Background on the retail business   - Goals of the inventory sourcing plan

Chapter TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW

• ...............................................................4   - Best practices in inventory sourcing and procurement   - Factors to consider in vendor selection   - Strategies for negotiating pricing and contracts

Chapter THREE

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

• Research on Potential Vendors............................................7   - Domestic vendor research   - International vendor research   - Evaluation criteria and selection process

Chapter FOUR

DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS

• Sourcing Plan Development..............................................10   - Recommended vendor partnerships   - Purchasing policies and procedures   - Receiving and inventory management SOPs

Chapter FIVE

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

• Implementation Strategy..................................................13   - Vendor onboarding process   - Training requirements   - Monitoring and reporting procedures