Paper Inventory Management: A Lean Approach
After years of inefficient visual monitoring of paper supplies, this in-plant developed a Lean approach to inventory management.
Reaction to this system among staff has been positive. Stock-outs are rare, and paper is easily located. If you cannot justify an electronic system, this is definitely worth considering.
Carmin Cristofaro is consultant in process improvement. He was previously in charge of the in-plant at McGill University Health Center in Montreal.
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