The Storage Function

Chapter 8

The Storage Function

• Consider – Location & layout of Facility • Dry, cold & freezer storage• Quick storage • Near production area, if possible• Time & motion• Ease of cleaning• Air circulation• Temperature & natural light

The Storage Function

• Consider – Temp & humidity control• 50 – 70 dry• 34-41 cooler• 30 below freezer• Vegetable vs meats in a cooler

– Org & placement of product• FIFO• Shelving• Wine

The Storage Function

• Consider – Dating & pricing products• Inventory• Accuracy• Dating items

– Recordkeeping• Accuracy• Prices/value of inventory• Store room req.

The Storage Function

• Consider

– Security• Alcohol• Cameras• Door opening monitor• Keys• Retina ID

The Issuing Function

• Control Process– The process of movement– Record keeping• Req. slip• Who signs• Planning• FIFO• Enter items and amounts• Inventory

The Issuing Function

• Control Process– Inventory• How often• What

– Par stock• Commonly used items at a level

– Order quantity• The math of it

– Periodic order– Perpetual inventory

The Issuing Function

• Control Process– Inventory mgmt.• BI+P-EI=FC

– Unused products at the end of the day– Bar codes