Table of Contents
Regular Monitoring
- Daily stock checks
- Weekly low-stock review
- Monthly usage analysis
- Quarterly optimization
Proactive Ordering
- Request before stockout
- Consider lead times
- Plan for busy seasons
- Monitor trends
Request Best Practices #
Complete Information
- Accurate quantities
- Clear urgency level
- Specific part numbers
- Delivery requirements
Communication
- Note special handling
- Explain urgency
- Provide context
- Follow up if needed
Transfer Best Practices #
Efficient Processing
- Process requests promptly
- Group shipments when possible
- Use appropriate shipping
- Provide tracking always
Accurate Documentation
- Complete shipping details
- Include packing lists
- Document any issues
- Track costs
Receiving Best Practices #
Timely Processing
- Receive immediately
- Verify thoroughly
- Update systems promptly
- Resolve discrepancies
Quality Control
- Check quantities
- Inspect condition
- Match to request
- Document everything
Common Scenarios #
Emergency Part Request #
Situation: Critical part needed immediately
- Request marked urgent
- Expedited transfer
- Direct delivery possible
- Track closely
Bulk Transfer #
Situation: Seasonal stock movement
- Multiple items
- Large quantities
- Planned transfer
- Cost optimization
Inter-Technician Transfer #
Situation: Tech needs part from another
- Mobile-to-mobile request
- Direct transfer
- Simple documentation
- Quick resolution
Return Transfer #
Situation: Excess parts return
- Reverse process
- From truck to warehouse
- Credit truck stock
- Update records
