Operational problem
One material is distributed everywhere, stock runs out unpredictably and teams cannot compare consumption between departments.
Factory · predictable supply
How to standardise wiping rags in production and maintenance.
A model for factories with several areas, different contamination and recurring use.
Recommended setup
A simple area-contamination-material matrix, minimum stock for each category and replenishment at the agreed threshold.
Heavy Duty · Light colours · Terry towelImplementation
Steps for the field test
- Map areas and contaminants.
- Select no more than three standard materials.
- Set minimum stock in bales.
- Review consumption and delivery lead time monthly.
Measurement
Metrics worth tracking
- bales per department
- days of stock available
- urgent orders avoided
- monthly cost by category
B2B pilot