Archived Adding Trucks

[unknown]

We have had several trucks added this month. But no added payroll.

I know the reality is that we just have eat this.

What I don't understand is why?

At most huddles, we are reminded ... Hours are tight because of the added trucks.

Who came up with this process that trucks can be added but no extra payroll?

The answer we get at the store ... Blank stares. Or they say ... It's just the way it is.

Well, why not eliminate all hours for trucks?

 

[redeye58]

Don't give 'em any ideas....

 

[unknown]

Don't give 'em any ideas....

At least then we could plan accordingly.

Now, it's. ... We have two extra trucks. One tomorrow. One this coming Saturday. Oh, by the way, we have no hours.

How does a company run like this?

 

[qmosqueen]

Just keep leaving the shit on the floor bowled out when the store opens. Make sure you leave on time cause there are no hours. Management has to answer to this bullshit

 

[60SecondsRemaining]

If they are consistently adding trucks and you did not just have inventory, then you have some allocation issues.

Your DTL or GOL (group operations lead) should be able to figure out why this is happening, and supply you with additional payroll to meet your needs.

If you are a team member, this info is essentially worthless. If you are an ETL, just call your DTL and tell him this is an issue and is negatively impacting both morale and process at your store.

If you are a team leader, I would first partner with your stl, and if you dont reach a resolution, email your gol.

 

[Guest]

Because Target is going down and will be KMart in 5 years. Cant wait to see it. T-Mart

 

[Kompa]

My ETL added a truck this week saying it would make the other ones smaller

It didn't

Fuck him

 

[RetailWorld]

The idea is that your planned out trucks will match your planned out sales. If your trucks are filling more quickly, it's because you have more sales. So if you have more sales, you have more flex to spend on adding a truck.

Except it's common to low ball a truck to save payroll. I'd much rather aim high and have to cancel, or micromanage the DC and tell them when to send, even if it's half full. It's a different kind of stress, but it's manageable if you've build a flexible team.