And we didn't know that they didn't know we had them. So, they sat there until someone came looking for them. Stockroom workers know what's in storage and where to find it.
Picks take seconds instead of minutes, and worker morale is sky high.
In addition to the four carousels, TDS created two phantom carousels - storage areas with static racks and shelving. These fifth and sixth areas house classified stores and large components. The new system has eliminated most of the paperwork formerly associated with the TDS storeroom. These records, which are uploaded to the MRP II system each night, meet stringent DOD requirements for record keeping without the paperwork traditionally associated with defense contracting. Given the success of the stockroom system and knowledge of the way the company once dealt with raw materials and purchased subassemblies, it is easy to understand management's willingness to modernize further.