There are times when cutting corners is economical, and times when cutting corners ultimately thwarts your efficiency. The problem with too many operations these days is that they are not organized enough and a big part of that equation is keeping your inventory in check. How many times have you gone to search for a particular part only to spend 10-20 minutes wandering around the shop for it? Have you ever been a victim of wrongly ordering more of a product because you thought you were out of it, only to find out a week later that several unopened bags of it were already hiding in inventory?
Organization is critical.
An easy step to tracking and cataloging your entire inventory is with poly bags and sealers. Poly bags are sold in self-seal bags or in open bags depending on the purpose you need them for. If you are storing something such as a chemical or component which you need free of dust and moisture, economical self-seal bags is your solution. On the other hand, if you would prefer having a bag to store items like safety glasses, ear plugs, nails, screws, etc., then open top poly bags still provide the same protection yet are easy to grab if you or your staff use them on a daily basis. Organizing your parts and tools into bags will not only increase the lifespan of said items, but also make your day-to-day operations a smoother process.
Labeling your bags with what is inside is another invaluable tool for efficiency. Instead of having employees, namely ones new to the job spending countless time sifting through each bag to find out exactly what’s inside, a quick label will inform your employees about what the bag contains. Labeling all your bags might only take an hour or two one day yet it will save many more hours later on in the process.
Are you having trouble finding poly bags which fit your oddly shaped or bulky materials? Poly tube rolls are sold to allow you to make your own size bags. The rolls are sold in various lengths (3 to 12 feet generally) with thicknesses which range from 2 to 4 mil. It is by far the most appropriate option if you plan to use a lot of poly bag. NOTE: Making your own poly bags might require the need for an impulse heat sealer which stamps a tamber-proof seal on the bags.
Keeping your materials protected from the elements is an easy task. All it requires is a little care and investing some money to make sure you have the proper storage components. Storing your materials correctly will also lead to organization which subsequently provides a more efficient workplace.