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On 1/07/2020 5:09 pm, Richard wrote:
>
> I use the multi-drawer parts cabinets with each cabinet labelled with a
> letter and each drawer labelled with a 3-digit number. For example. A101
> - A160 in one 60-drawer bin. Then, all parts are listed in a
> spreadsheet/database containing quantity, part number, supplier part
> number, supplier name, cost, etc.
> This way, I don't have to go to the effort of shifting drawers when I
> add to new part numbers to inventory, and it is easy to look up a part
> by whatever characteristic you want.
>
> Richard
>
Hi everyone,

I use the method that Richard describes. This type of system has worked=20
in many storage and inventory, I have been in charge of for many=20
different large and small companies, and my own use. Far better than=20
sifting/sorting through bags/envelopes with mixed (although properly=20
labelled bags with part numbers etc.) parts in them. I have worked in=20
many places, and seen many lack of a sorting/organising parts, and I can=20
say the speadsheet/database and A001 - A160 etc. style labelling works=20
well and is very efficient. The places I have worked that did not have=20
such a system, was extremely time wasting looking for parts in=20
bags/boxes etc.. Of course reels of components were a bit different, but=20
still organised in a similar way though.

Note1: This system ONLY works if it is used correctly. If people=20
misplace parts, they will become lost.

Note2: Keep a clipboard near the parts and write down what you use, then=20
this way you can keep track of stock levels on the speadsheet, but still=20
be more accurate, as sometimes, the computer is not at the ready.

Peter.

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