14 Waste

Wondering why actual usage does not match theoretical usage? Waste is a major contributing factor for these variances. Inventory Management provides the functionality to record waste products as they are discovered. You can create individual waste groups to meet your tracking needs (for example, breakage, spoilage, expiration date). Not only does this help identify problems with products, it can also help identify inefficient crew shifts.

Determine how your organization tracks and calculates waste on a company-wide basis: shift, daily, weekly, and so on. Inform your employees so that they can keep accurate track of their waste. This way everyone knows what type of waste is outstanding. Remember, waste does not deplete from the inventory until it is booked.

You can create a waste document from a list or you can create a blank waste document.