Episode
THE VARIANCE HUNT (INVENTORY CONTROL)
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- Feb 7, 2026
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- 210
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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 .