How Do You Inventory Shop Tools For A Job?
Companies often spend copious amounts of time tracking and managing their inventory. Certain companies — such as manufacturers, producers and construction companies — may use specific equipment for specific jobs. This creates a difficult situation of attempting to manage inventory at multiple job locations. Business owners and managers typically create systems or processes that employees must follow when using the company’s shop tools. Create a sign out sheet for all shop tools. Companies can use a sign out sheet where employees must fill out specific information relating to the inventory item and specific job use. This allows business owners and managers to know where each tool is at all times. Conduct an audit for long-term jobs. Shop tools left at jobs for long periods may require a manager to verify that the tool is still on the job site. A manager can visit the site unannounced and review the sign out sheet against all tools on the job. Restrict shop tool access to one individ
