1. 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