1 Six Sigma best practices for supply storage Whether you are setting up a new facility or simply want to give your existing supply storage a facelift, this Six Sigma guide can help you organize supplies efficiently and improve the accuracy of ordering. Contents The five S’s for improved organization pg.2 General guidelines pg.3 Central supply room setup pg.3 Storage cabinet item placement pg.4 Satellite supply room setup pg.5 2-bin and Kanban system pg.5 Periodic automatic replenishment (PAR) pg.6 Bar code example with par level pg.7 Examples of organized shelving by category pg.82 The five S’s for improved organization Sort • Identify products you no longer use • Remove products past their expiration date • Package expired products for return o

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