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keith
keith Member Posts: 224
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Andy,
We set up the residential technicians with a automatic restocking plan several years ago. We split up the work force into 4 test groups. Each group had an asigned supplier. The test program ran for 6 months, at the end of 6 months we avaluated which suppliewr performed the best and they got the restocking account 100%.

The good: Because the vender gets 100% of the normal PM materials they are able to offer excellent pricing. The material is picked and stored in a locker for pick up on their parts day. Each tech picks up parts on a specific day & time per week at the supply house. My original intention was to have the supply house drop off the material at the techs house but I ran into oposition from the men. The restocking plan was able to reign in the shopping spree that used to take place. It also reduced the counter time considerably.

The bad: If the data entry clerk doesn't understand the parts or use common sense when inputing the info it becomes a mess. Ex: 6' of thermostat wire turned into (6) 250'rolls of tstat wire. By not spreading the wealth with the material purchases the other supply houses aren't as eager to serve as they once were. Can't blame them.

All in All it has worked out well.

Keith

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  • Andy Stack_2
    Andy Stack_2 Member Posts: 4
    Wholesaler's

    Has anyone worked with a wholsaler on a complete stocking program for their warehouse and on 100% consignment basis.

    If you have could you please tell me the 2- best things about it and the 2- worst things.
    Thanks for your help!!

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  • Bill Hobbie
    Bill Hobbie Member Posts: 4
    consignment


    Andy,

    I have worked for both manufacturers and wholesalers so I feel compelled to repond to your post.

    BEST
    1) You pay for inventory as it is sold.
    2) You don't get stuck with old inventory when changes are made to product.

    WORST
    1) What happens when numbers don't jive, ie what you say you sold versus what is on your shelf.
    2) Who is responsible for material counts??? You or the manufacturer. Pissing contests are often the result.

    Good Luck,
    Bill
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