10 Strategies for Informed Stocking & Merchandising

When I approached my first unit in Rise 360, I wanted to design something that would be applicable to various business owners and would allow me to utilize many of the features in Rise 360. I settled on stocking and merchandising strategies because this is a topic that all stores focus on and can greatly impact their profits. Although I would tailor it for a specific client, it was made with a store owner in mind who has declining profits and an unorganized stocking/merchandising strategy.

 I started by consulting with several SMEs so that I had the background needed, and I got to work on the storyboard. I mapped it out so that I was presenting the information in small, digestible, and interactive sections with an encompassing, scenario-based knowledge check at the end. 

Moving from the storyboard to Rise 360 was seamless, and the program is very intuitive. I started by adding the base information and then went back to add the interactive pieces. I wanted to add interactions throughout the unit to keep learners engaged and involved. The final scenario-based knowledge check was designed to encompass the key takeaways from this unit and to give learners a more realistic way to apply their learning. 

It all came together in Review 360, and although the unit itself is longer than I anticipated, it's full of helpful information for retail businesses and includes lots of interactions in a learner-centered environment.