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Unwanted inventory unnecessarily increases the working
capital and reduces the efficiency of the organization.
Inventory Management System is a set of policies and controls that
monitors levels of inventory and determines what levels should be maintained,
when stock should be replenished, and how large orders should be placed for
purchase.
Inventory management system takes care of all raw materials, work in progress
and finished stock. Application of Kaizen & 5S techniques in inventory
management brings lot of benefits for the organization in the areas of saving
of space, saving of time in searching a material, identification and
elimination of unwanted stock, cleanliness, safety etc. |