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14 Reliable Plant Annual Edition | www . reliableplant.com OPERATIONS First Seen in Reliable Plant, October 2023 Kristin Steins | Compli Barry Mathia | Cardinal Glass Embarking on a maintenance parts storeroom remodel project is a significant endeavor that can yield remarkable results. Beyond the physical transformation lies a wealth of invaluable lessons that can shape future improvement initiatives. Join us as we delve into the key insights and lessons learned from the Cardinal Glass Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) Storeroom remodel project, providing a roadmap for success and optimizing efficiency. THE CHALLENGE An Uphill Battle It is the perfect storm: a frustrated main- tenance workforce spends dozens of hours each week searching for spare parts in dimly lit and poorly organized parts rooms, while critical machinery stands idle. Frustrations mount since some of the much-needed parts are not even recorded in the inventory system. Meanwhile, the storeroom staff struggles to locate items to conduct cycle counting, so inventory levels continue to be inaccurate and stock-outs continue to occur. METICULOUS PLANNING The Foundation for Success A lesson underscored during the remodel project was the critical importance of meticu- lous planning. Cardinal Glass first partnered with a local asset management & reliability consulting firm, Compli, to staff and lead the remodel. Together, we thoroughly assessed the current state of the storeroom, analyzed workflow patterns, and understood oper- ational needs laying the groundwork for a successful remodel. Our team took the time to define project objectives, establish a clear timeline, and involve stakeholders from the outset to ensure a shared vision and minimize potential roadblocks. We initially conducted an MRO Best Practices Awareness Workshop to better assess the needs of the site by educating the maintenance and storeroom teams on MRO best practices. We also heard directly from end users on any issues this project could potentially address or resolve. PHASING PROCESS Remodeling the House While You're Living In It In an endeavor to revamp the mainte- nance storeroom, the Compli and Cardinal teams unveiled an innovative parts-movement phasing plan. is phasing plan was created due to the new storage solutions needing to be located in the same footprint as the previous open-shelving storage strategy. is new storage solutions approach optimized efficiency and streamlined operations. FROM CLUTTER TO CLARITY: LESSONS LEARNED FROM A SUCCESSFUL MRO STOREROOM MAKEOVER A N N U A L E D I T I O N