1 IE 476 Best Practices Presentation Team T: UW Provisions Kate Porcaro Josh Miller Raeleah Wentland

2 Overview of Presentation Objectives Benchmarks Differences and Similarities Elements we will incorporate Elements we will not incorporate Summary of benchmark research

3 Objectives Observe inventory tracking processes Observe storage systems Learn benefits and complications with present systems

4 Benchmarks United Parcel Service (UPS) United States Post Office Menards UW Stores (future consideration)

5 United Parcel Service (UPS) Differences: - Faster turnover rate - Larger distribution area Similarities: - Varying product size - Varying product quantities

6 United States Post Office Differences: - Type of product - Faster turnover Similarities: - Much done by hand - Small distribution area

7 Menards (lumber yard) Differences: - Volume and types of product - End customer contact Similarities: - Varying turnover rates - Done by hand

8 UW Store Differences: - Product type Similarities: - Turnover rate More to be determined

9 Plan to Incorporate UPS - Less handling of product United States Post Office - Well defined method of organization Menards - Well defined and labeled location for product UW Store - To be determined

10 Plan to not Incorporate UPS - Scanning system United States Post Office - Rapid turnover rate Menards - Direct customer accessibility to product UW Store - To be determined

11 Learned from Benchmark Observed different systems of organization and methods for dealing with varying turnover rates Observed tracking systems, automated vs. non-automated

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