Database/Web-Based Solutions for Inventory Management

At your tables discuss and write down issues you have had (or are having) with: Organizing materials, checking out or

returning items, handling multiple checkouts for same items, following up with non-returned items, etc.

5-10 minutes

Inventory Management and Reorganization

Presented by: Jessica Hance

How did we handle all this stuff without pulling out hair out?

Things we Had to Consider

• Storage space• Budget• Checkout process• Training requirements

Before

• Hard to locate• Hard to reach• Easy to “lose” items• Bulky/heavy boxes• Discouraged usage

After

• See-through drawers• Place for everything• Items used more• Easy to reach• Multiple configurations

Before and After

Other Things we Did• Labels on drawers• Inventory catalogue cards

Web-Form App

• MachForm app– http://www.appnitro.com/

• Download data in Excel• Customizable• Easier to track• Inexpensive

Additional Resources• Modular Drawers -

http://www.sterilite.com/ProductCategory.html?ProductCategory=19&section=1

• MachForm App - http://www.appnitro.com/• Amazon.com – search for “stacking bins” or

something similar to find other cheap options