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Manage to save time and money A properly managed storeroom is the difference between having parts when you need them and spending too much time and money getting them when the need becomes critical. This book shows you how to plan, equip, stock, catalog, and manage a storeroom that will benefit both your workers and the company. Discover cost-effective ways to maintain essential stock, how to conduct audits, and even ways to negotiate better prices. * Choose the most practical site, storage system, lighting, and security * Plan what parts you need, when they should arrive, and how best to catalog them * Set standards and balance quality and price * Plan an efficient physical layout and organize your storeroom to balance space limitations against shelving cost * Establish an inventory system that works * Learn what you need to know about purchasing laws, contracts, warranties, and ethical practices

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Don't shut down by accident A carefully planned shutdown will improve your plant's safety and efficiency, while one that "just happens" can be disastrous. Developed from the author's highly successful seminars, this book takes you step by step through successfully managing production shutdowns. Identify what must be done, schedule equipment and staff, use project-management software, and save both dollars and downtime. * Prioritize needs and identify what can be accomplished within time and budget constraints * Determine whether outside help is required * Schedule the order and priority of projects * Learn to use CPM (Critical Path Methods) or PERT (Program Evaluation Review Technique) * Plan for new or additional work that may arise during a shutdown * Report and document preparation and execution * Identify and record future needs the shutdown reveals

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A good plan is good for business Breakdown maintenance still accounts for much of the time maintenance workers put in. Too often, the result is lost revenue, excessive downtime, and poor-quality repairs. This convenient, practical guide shows you how to develop a comprehensive planning and scheduling effort to ensure all resources are available when they are needed. You'll discover how to gather supportive data and build plans that will help you control maintenance costs and equipment downtime. * Make informed decisions about the most effective way to perform maintenance * Establish solid shutdown schedules * Set reasonable goals based on your budget * Understand a range of estimating and scheduling methods Structure a work order system that supports your plan * Allocate money, material, and labor resources for maximum productivity * Use multi-skill training to its best advantage * Formulate methods to identify the right work to be performed during a shutdown

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