Lubr rack parts inventory

[flyboy]

I am looking at having to move my "quick lube" area in order to expedite the flow of the main shops work. Lot's of logistics involved in this, that's not the issue.

What I want to do is put a cabinet in the lube area with those oil filters that are the fast selling ones and maybe a couple other items. I know this is not rocket science, but my parts mgr is concerned about inventory control etc. For those who have done this, can you give me specifics as to how the inventory was controlled, charged out, maybe what happened when there was a shortage etc.

Rob, what have you seen?

Thanks guys,

Mark

[kpratt]

I am a parts manager who had issues with this process but once I saw how much time it saved the shop and the parts advisors I am 110% behind this program.
Essentially your parts department creates an inventory log for the filters and misc given to the shop. A parts advisor inventories the cabinet daily, restocks it and updates the log.
Charging out the filter must be done by providing the parts department with a copy of the repair order...This repair order must have all the information necessary to determine the correct engine combination. The shortages are split between parts and service adjustment expenses.