I have been in a lot of companies. One of the problems I have had is I have a hard time understanding why so many companies wait so long to put in place decent material control systems. Maybe it's because of my background, but it seems to me it would be one of the FIRST things a company would be looking at.
From small companies to large companies, modern facilities to old plants. it doesn't seem to matter.
A good example is Harley-Davidson. They built that beautiful Kansas City assembly plant in the late 1990's, touted as a model of manufacturing and quality, and KC STILL does not have a working inventory control system. Nor is there any evidence as of this date that this is changing. I know they know there is a problem there, but nothing is done.
Seeking discussion - What's the deal with cycle counting? What can be done to eliminate it? Are there any reasons you can think of why a company could NOT devise an affordable working system in a short time?
From small companies to large companies, modern facilities to old plants. it doesn't seem to matter.
A good example is Harley-Davidson. They built that beautiful Kansas City assembly plant in the late 1990's, touted as a model of manufacturing and quality, and KC STILL does not have a working inventory control system. Nor is there any evidence as of this date that this is changing. I know they know there is a problem there, but nothing is done.
Seeking discussion - What's the deal with cycle counting? What can be done to eliminate it? Are there any reasons you can think of why a company could NOT devise an affordable working system in a short time?


