For Auto Dealer Parts Room Professionals
Dealer Storage BIZ
 

April 14, 2009

A Publication of Morrison Company  

IN THIS ISSUE

1. Facility Assessments
2. Storage Dilemmas
3. Do's and Don'ts

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Dealer Storage Tips - Facility Assessments

Want to bet how many times you walk by what may appear to be an obvious aspect of your parts or service operation without even noticing that “one-thing” that may mean a big change? The change may be a safety issue, a way to cut cost or improve efficiencies.

Why not invite a storage and material handling expert to conduct an objective facility assessment? If you do here’s what you can expect.

Before we step into your back room we’ll conduct a client interview. We will listen as you describe your present system: how product is received, processed for storage, pulled for use within the facility and delivered to the service department.

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You Do That? Solve Storage Delimmas

My current parts room is at capacity and additional storage space is required to accommodate a major increase in inventoried parts. Our existing shelving is 15 years old and it has evolved into a challenging maze with little thought to uniformity, flexibility, or proper workflow. With ample ceiling height, it appears we are wasting valuable space in this area. We're trapped and being held hostage by our own shelving...can you help?

Absolutely...EQUIPTO's free standing post supported Mezzanine over the top of your current shelving would be the obvious answer, however it does not address your current shelving layout and work flows.

A parts room layout is the first step in discovering what advantages additional storage can provide you.

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Parts Room Ergonomics: Do's and Dont's

Many employees in the industry spend significant amounts of time loading and unloading items and lifting heavy materials. This manual handling, and the twisting and turning that occur when they perform these tasks generates medical claims totalling $43,000.

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) or cumulative disorders (CSD) can take a major toll on the body, causing pain and suffering for the employee and having a significant impact on your company's business.

Discover solutions here. Read more . . .

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 Want More Information?

Marty Paridon

Automotive Specialist

Morrison Company
36445-C Biltmore Pl
Willoughby, OH 44094
Phone: 440-946-8505
sales@morrisoncompany.com

Morrison Company helps clients achieve supply chain excellence through our unique engineered and integrated material handling solutions. For more information about our company, visit www.morrisoncompany.com.

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