Kimball Midwest Blog | Organization (2)

How to Build a Maintenance Efficiency Center

March 5, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

Organization is critical when it comes to the smooth, efficient operation of your shop. When you have a place for every part and every part in its place, you don’t have to stop what you’re doing to search for what you need. Having everything organized also allows you to see when you need to restock.

Tags: Organization, Maintenance, How To, Shop Supplies, Storage Equipment

The Cost of Disorganization: It Will Shock You

February 8, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

Imagine this: You walk into your shop before the sun rises. You turn on the lights and maybe trip over a couple parts. You start your first job of the day, and you can’t find the right part. Sound familiar? Most would agree this is not the best way to start your day.

Tags: Organization, MRO, Inventory

The Right Part When You Need It

November 1, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

In the maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) world, having the right part when and where you need it is vital. You simply can’t afford to have your work grind to a halt because of a single missing piece of the puzzle.

Tags: Organization, Service, Delivery, Shipping, Vendor Managed Inventory

Get Ready for Spring with These Tips

March 9, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

The idea of spring cleaning might be a bit of a cliché, but there’s little doubt making the effort to tidy your shop – even for just a few minutes – can pay big dividends in cost savings and productivity.

Tags: Organization, How To, Tips

An Organized Shop Can Increase Profits

January 19, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

Imagine this: You walk into your shop before the sun rises. You turn on the lights and maybe trip over a couple parts. You start your first job of the day, and you can’t find the right part. Sound familiar? Most would agree this is not the best way to start your day.

Tags: Organization, MRO, Inventory

How To Plan For The New Year

December 29, 2017 | by Kimball Midwest

Planning for the new year can be easy if you follow a simple structure. Just start with a goal and break it down into objectives, strategies, and tactics. Once every small detail is planned (your tactics), the goal will seem much more achievable and realistic.

Tags: Organization, How To, Planning

3 Ways Inventory Accuracy Helps Your Business

December 22, 2017 | by Kimball Midwest

For many businesses in many industries, having enough inventory, and an accurate count of it, is essential.

Tags: Organization, MRO, Inventory

5 Ways to Efficiently Organize Your Shop

September 5, 2017 | by Kimball Midwest

How many times a week do you search your shop for a part that you know you have? How often are you running to the store to buy a tool that you’ve deemed lost? A disorganized shop can be the cause of frustration, wasted time, and lost money.

It’s time to clean up your shop and create a productive environment. Follow these tips to find out how:

Tags: Organization, How To, Shop Supplies

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