Notes on Post Exchanges (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Jacob Frank

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265158052 ISBN 13: 9780265158050

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Practical guidance for running a post exchange, with forms, rules, and real‑world results.

This book collects experienced notes on managing army post exchanges. It explains that the content is not a fixed instruction manual, but a study of methods that have worked in various settings. It aims to help officers and stewards run exchanges smoothly while maximizing usefulness and reducing unnecessary paperwork.

Inside, you’ll find practical details on organizing departments, using forms, and tracking inventory and finances. It covers how profits are measured, how staff can share in earnings, and how to handle merchandise returns, coupons, and accounts with customers. The material blends guidance with historical examples from the early 20th century.

• How to set up and operate an exchange with clear accounting and stock records
• Step‑by‑step uses of common forms and ledgers for daily operations
• Methods to divide responsibilities across departments and determine profits
• Practical tips for handling returns, coupons, and customer accounts

Ideal for readers of military history, wartime logistics, and historical manuals of organizational management.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265158052
• ISBN 13: 9780265158050
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 66