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Supply Management - 8 Tips for Keeping Your Supplies in Order
Written by: Stephanie CalahanArticle Overview: So how many push pins and paper clips do you really need at your desk? Office costs are going up by the minute and we are frequently to blame! Walking by the supply room... we grab a few boxes "just in case" not really knowing if we need the item or not. So, we end up with a bunch of stuff in our office or cube that takes up room and that we do not use! So, consider these tips for your space.
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Supply Management - 8 Tips for Keeping Your Supplies in Order
So how many push pins and paper clips do you really need at your desk? Office costs are going up by the minute and we are frequently to blame! Walking by the supply room... we grab a few boxes "just in case" not really knowing if we need the item or not. So, we end up with a bunch of stuff in our office or cube that takes up room and that we do not use! So, consider these tips for your space.
Pick Up
Return supplies to their homes as soon as you are finished with them.
Recycle for Organizing Small Items
An inexpensive way to organize drawers that contain small items (such as push pins or paper clips and the sort) is to use the containers of the "lunchables" or other kids' ready-made dinners.
Keep Only What You Need
Only keep what you need nearby and put the rest in storage or the closet. Keeping extra supplies at your desk makes inventory difficult and your space more cluttered.
Stacking Trays are Great Tools
You can store anything letter or legal-sized (letterhead, folders, note pads, sheet protectors, etc.) very easily and efficiently in stacking trays.
Follow the 3/4 Rule
When you have gone through 3/4 of your supply of any item, it's time to buy more.
Create an Inventory/Shopping List
Create a standard supply list of items you use regularly. As you run low on items, mark the list for re-supply. You will be set when you are ready to go shopping.
Productivity Management Through Inventory Management
It is not only a hassle to run out of supplies just when you need them, it is also a waste of time to run out to the store or store room for individual items. Set up an inventory sheet and use it to do a monthly inventory check. Your sheet should list all of your supplies and amounts ordered. You can track how long supplies last and adjust for future orders accordingly.
Hoarding is Not Necessary
Try not to hoard supplies at your desk. Keep only as much as you need right now at your workstation. Store extras in labeled containers and group like items together ex: writing utensils, clips, notepads, etc.
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About the Author: Stephanie Calahan RSS for Stephanie's articles - Visit Stephanie's website Stephanie L.H. Calahan (www.StephanieCalahan.com) of Calahan Solutions, Inc. is a dynamic entrepreneur, nationally known expert and speaker, media personality, author, publisher, productivity/ organization consultant, & business start-up coach. She focuses on conducting presentations, personal coaching, productivity assessments & organizing services. She believes that diversity of thought, communication styles, backgrounds, & experiences lead to more innovative, longer-lasting solutions. Steph has worked with hundreds of clients, and understands that every person is unique & requires systems that work for them. As such, she has been featured on/in numerous venues (http://www.calahansolutions.net) She is an active member in many professional organizations & is an active community leader. As such, she has received many awards recognizing her for her contributions. Her corporate and small business expertise as well as her Computer Science & HR backgrounds give her a unique perspective of what works at work. As a wife & mother, she knows family & leisure time is more important than ever. Click here to visit Stephanie's website Does Lack of Confidence Impact Your Productivity 6 Strategies to Get More From Your Planner Paper Control 8 Questions to Ask Before You Throw any Paper Away Just Say No Delegate Today |
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