Raw Material Management
Material Control
and Maintenance
Too early an order or over-ordering together with poor storage and maintenance of raw materials always result in deterioration and damages. To avoid accumulation, the right amount of raw materials should be ordered at the right time with proper control and documentation on material flow. Besides, surplus materials should be returned to stock in centralized area with suitable protective measures.
Material Utilization
Mishandling of raw materials and improper operation procedures are often causes for high raw material wastage. Raw materials should be fully utilized to avoid wastage. As such, current operation procedures should be reviewed to include any waste reduction measure, while raw materials should be carefully used, especially during installation and cutting. Besides, broken items or offcuts should be considered for sections when small lengths are required. |
