Parts descriptions must include the OEM number and the OEM or BOM name for better searchability. Many parts departments do not have staff available during swing or night shifts, which means off-shift technicians often need to retrieve their own parts. No clerk wants to be disturbed at 2 AM or called on weekends because a technician can't find a part. When technicians can locate their parts easily, it significantly reduces downtime. However, improper sign-out procedures for parts typically stem from training issues and are a major cause of inventory loss. Delays in obtaining parts lead technicians to purchase more than they need, resulting in excess consumables stored in toolboxes or cabinets. In operations generating over $100,000 per day, delays can result in thousands of dollars lost in productivity and missed employee bonuses. Additionally, parts sitting on shelves for three years can go out of warranty, creating further complications for organizations.
Have an inventory list that has part number and bin. sorted by part number, then you wont freak out when the DMS goes down and you are hand writing ROs
I'm late to this video. This subject could be discuses for days. I'm just going to touch on a couple things. As a general rule you should not be concerned with all like parts in the same bin or area. The exception to this is fast moving parts. You should be more concerned with the most efficient use of space. If every part number has a location in the system you don't have to worry about things being grouped together. You also don't have to rearrange everything when you have new items phasing in. Just find a location where the parts fit the space. We had three floors. Each floor was A, B, or C. Every row, bin section, shelf, and position on the shelf has a location. No part numbers on the bin, just a location tag.
The way these guys talk are total legit part geeks. I love it.
Parts descriptions must include the OEM number and the OEM or BOM name for better searchability. Many parts departments do not have staff available during swing or night shifts, which means off-shift technicians often need to retrieve their own parts. No clerk wants to be disturbed at 2 AM or called on weekends because a technician can't find a part. When technicians can locate their parts easily, it significantly reduces downtime.
However, improper sign-out procedures for parts typically stem from training issues and are a major cause of inventory loss. Delays in obtaining parts lead technicians to purchase more than they need, resulting in excess consumables stored in toolboxes or cabinets. In operations generating over $100,000 per day, delays can result in thousands of dollars lost in productivity and missed employee bonuses. Additionally, parts sitting on shelves for three years can go out of warranty, creating further complications for organizations.
Have an inventory list that has part number and bin. sorted by part number, then you wont freak out when the DMS goes down and you are hand writing ROs
The worst thing that can happen to a parts department is for a tech to learn where a part is.
Can you expound more on that?
@@wire2394bc then they will come in and help themselves to parts.
I'm late to this video. This subject could be discuses for days. I'm just going to touch on a couple things. As a general rule you should not be concerned with all like parts in the same bin or area. The exception to this is fast moving parts. You should be more concerned with the most efficient use of space. If every part number has a location in the system you don't have to worry about things being grouped together. You also don't have to rearrange everything when you have new items phasing in. Just find a location where the parts fit the space. We had three floors. Each floor was A, B, or C. Every row, bin section, shelf, and position on the shelf has a location. No part numbers on the bin, just a location tag.
Ford parts numerical order....dont need a thousand bin locations ....