Hello TF Team,
Below are my proposed changes to the two categories assigned to me. I made these changes in response to the feedback from our last call. We will review these in our next call on 1/19/24, text is posted here so that you have the opportunity to review and be prepared to comment during our call.
Ways to organize inventoried parts using VMRS or other numerical part numbering system
Use a systematic approach to organizing parts to enable quick identification, streamline the organizational process, and minimize errors when handling parts. One way to organize parts in the parts room is by using the VMRS Component Codes – Code Key 31 (Reference RP802F) Once you've established the numerical system, create clear and consistent labels for each inventoried part. Use durable tags or stickers that prominently display the item's numerical code. Place the labels visibly on each item or its container. If you're using bins or shelves for storage, ensure that the numerical code is also displayed on the respective locations. Consistency in labeling is crucial to avoid confusion and mistakes during the inventory management process. Using Barcodes to label parts can aid in accuracy (Reference RP801C).
Best practices for handling consumable parts.
A method of ensuring that adequate inventory of consumable parts are maintained needs to be implemented. As these items are typically not stocked, counted, and billed as parts, an alternate method of maintaining inventory levels needs to be utilized. Identifying a shelf/shelves for this type of items and labeling with minimum/maximum quantities and "counting" each week is one way to ensure that there is enough product on hand to meet the needs of the shop. Different Asset Management Software (AMS) may have different methods of "charging" these consumables: Some AMS systems put the consumable parts into inventory via the Purchase Order system, and then charge these consumable parts/supplies to a "shop" Repair Order every month to relieve the inventory, consult with your AMS supplier or help screens to assist in determining the best method for your operation.
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Tom Kilchenstein
National Technician Specialist
FleetPro, Inc.
Elkridge MD
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-12-2024 11:04
From: Wayne Skinner
Subject: **RP DRAFT DOCUMENT 10JAN2024** S5 PARTS ROOM DESIGN STANDARDIZATION TASK FORCE
Task Force team,
During the December TF call, Amanda Schuier mentioned that RP1615 may be helpful RP to point to for the core handling category.
On next week's call - the TF will discuss replacing current core handling content with a statement that ultimately points to RP1615 for proper core handling.
Please review the attached RP1615 & compare to the "Best practices for handling part cores" listed in the draft document in preparation for next week's agenda.
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Wayne Skinner
VP, Maintenance
Ozark Motor Lines, Inc.
Memphis TN
Original Message:
Sent: 01-10-2024 17:10
From: Wayne Skinner
Subject: **RP DRAFT DOCUMENT 10JAN2024** S5 PARTS ROOM DESIGN STANDARDIZATION TASK FORCE
Task Force members,
Please review the latest draft of our Recommended Practice document.
Please note that content categories that have not achieved consensus by the TF are in gray font - our goal is to achieve consensus before the TMC meeting in March.
Note also that I have added comments for each category based on previously scheduled TF calls.
Feel free to post your assigned updates and/or opinions in response to this thread or email me directly at wskinner@ozark.com.
We will be working from this draft document during next week's task force call.
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Wayne Skinner
VP, Maintenance
Ozark Motor Lines, Inc.
Memphis TN
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