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.
