[frgeek-michiana] Re: Thursday WH Report 05-13-2010
- From: Phil Goldbach <shadowvar8541@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: frgeek-michiana@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 17 May 2010 13:47:56 -0700 (PDT)
The only suggestion I have for the deman parts is to look for a better
location. True, it's easy to have it right there by the deman area, but we are
limited in space by both the garage door and the regular door that we use.We
may have to move the deman area.
With the way it is set up now, it was for when we had access through the other
door, so that way when donated systems came into the door, they would go for
testing and diagnostics right there at the tables on either side of the server.
My idea would be to switch the deman area with the testing area. The downside
to this is that then we would have to move the full gaylords of steel,
plastic, etc., all the way to the other side of the work area to move them into
the storage area. I'm not sure if this will work better or not, but it could
help. Just an idea, didn't think of it until just now.
Phil Goldbach
"Men cry not for themselves, but for their comrades."
--- On Mon, 5/17/10, Mike Cook <mikecook@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
From: Mike Cook <mikecook@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [frgeek-michiana] Re: Thursday WH Report 05-13-2010
To: frgeek-michiana@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Monday, May 17, 2010, 6:47 AM
Phil brings up some good points, I'll address them inline.
Mike
-----Original Message-----
>From: Phil Goldbach <shadowvar8541@xxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: May 16, 2010 3:52 AM
>To: frgeek-michiana@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: [frgeek-michiana] Re: Thursday WH Report 05-13-2010
>
>To help organize the good stock, I know we've got a ton of CMOS batteries,
>I've got a voltmeter I can bring in, although that itself needs batteries.
A couple of points here. The storage life of lithium batteries is 10 - 15
years. Most of the batteries we have are probably close to that and are living
on borrowed time anyway. The other point is that voltage readings are very
unreliable indicators of remaining life especially with lithium cells due to
their extremely flat discharge curve. I would say that it would be best to
recycle the cmos batteries unless we know them to be less than 5 years old.
>The shelves that are already up need to be cleaned up and organized as well,
>that will help with some space.
I agree with this
> Secondly, clean off the carts and we can start using those for deman or
> anything else as well.
I agree here as well
> We also need to figure out a better place to sort all the parts from deman,
> that should help on a bit of space.
Any suggestions?
>Another idea would be (aside from the steel, plastic, and power cord gaylords)
>to keep as few gaylords in the work area as necessary. It's getting kind of
>crowded and messy in the work area, and what kind of message does that send to
>new/potential volunteers? It's similar to inviting guests over for dinner,
>you're going to have your house clean. Granted, we are in a warehouse and the
>nature of the work is somewhat messy, but we should still be at least
>organized and somewhat presentable.
I agree here as well. We have been working at it but progress has been slow and
new stuff gets brought in and causes additional congestion. It might be a good
idea to get some smaller tubs to put items from deman into and keep the
gaylords outside. We could even build some carts so that it is easier to move
the totes out to the gaylords when they are full. That would get them off the
floor and help save everyone's backs as well.
>Some of it, yes, is laziness, some of it is because we're not organized. Once
>we are organized, it should help cut down on the confusion. I suppose I could
>always print off signs saying what goes where, label the shelves, etc., if
>need be.
I don't think laziness is the problem. I think the mess just gets overwhelming
at times. I need to be more proactive in setting goals so that we see progress
from week to week. I've never been much of a gung-ho type of guy and have
perhaps been relying too much on people just knowing what needs to be done. I
tend not to supervise but I should be setting some concrete, achievable goals
for each work session.
>I agree, Mike, it does make more sense to have the monitors covered and on a
>shelf than in a gaylord-cuts down on the dust, and having to reach in to get
>one out.
I also thought It would help with inventory. Right now we have quite a few more
monitors than we have systems and we probably need to pare that down.
>I'll talk to Kelsey and see if we can't show up at the warehouse sooner than
>our usual 7-730. And if I think of anything else that could work or would be a
>good idea, I'll let you all know.
I thank you and Kelsey for your suggestions and your time
>Phil Goldbach
>
>
>
>"Men cry not for themselves, but for their comrades."
>
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