1 Positives Negatives Product Process: Barcode Scanner Location: Consignment Owner: RIT Team Date: April 2009 Process Flow Positives Automated ordering No need to manually input information Information sent directly to supplier and Wendy Shorter lead time (Real-time update) Less time and effort to check out Better part availability Robust technology Easy implementation Negatives Repair/Maintenance of infrastructure Training Database Manager Costs Item Total Wireless Barcode Scanner $500 - $1500 Barriers Barrier Contingency Additional software might be needed Develop or purchase software necessary Workers may still not check out parts Controlled gate access or stricter policies 1