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Self Evaluation Worksheet
Description:

Many companies find that they are good at developing and refining storage and material handling issues within the departments of their organization. Often times, however, they come to realize that the process as a whole (interaction between departments) is inefficient due to the absence of a good master plan. This exercise is designed to help you identify problem areas and inefficiencies that may be overlooked and answer the question on whether or not to seek outside help.

Questions Answered:

Q. What really hurts in my operation?
Q. Do I really need to pursue outside perspective?
Q. What are the options available? Are there various levels of service?

Instructions:

Step 1: Complete a "Touch History" of your product (optional)
Step 2: Complete a "Walk-Thru Observation Checklist"
Step 3: Review "Logistics Study Options"

Walk-Thru Observation Checklist

As you walk through each area of your facility go through the list of issues carefully.
If the issue is evident, check it!

= Critical Area
I S S U E S
A
R
E
A
Recei-
ving
Pallet Storage
Case
or
Each
Storage
Fulfill-
ment or
Forward
Pick
Order
Conso-
lidation
Value
Added
Mfg. Floor
Ship-
ping
Other?
Other?
Operations are not overseen or reviewed often by an IE?
No documented flow or procedural charts?
Business is growing but no room for growth?
Congestion, blocked aisles or hallways?
Old or damaged equipment, rack, etc?
Product travels long distances between operations?
Disjointed operations, excessive WIP or staging areas?
Excessive inventory or picking errors?
Inventory or storage is out of control, no visibility?
Excessive ergonomic or safety issues?
Workers are in a hostile environment? (cold, noise, etc)
Workers are unhappy with their jobs, high turnover?
Rush orders easily upset the operations?
No knowledge on how other companies do this operation?

Once you have gone through each area of your facility and you have clicked on the items that apply in the chart above, select the "Evaluate" button below to see your results.

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