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Material Locator System
An internal system designed to help staff quickly locate materials across the shop floor.
Internal ToolProcess ImprovementManufacturing
Role: Developer
Overview
Staff were spending too much time searching for materials, especially when part numbers were not known.
Solution
- Simple database-driven system for locating materials quickly
- Search by part number
- Manual browse option when part number is unknown
- Exact storage locations displayed
- Visual map showing material locations on the shop floor
Outcome
- Reduced time spent locating materials
- Improved day-to-day efficiency
- Made the system easier to use for staff across the shop floor
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