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Figure 4-19. --Sample of location number and typical warehouse floor plan and storage area.
stock records or the Afloat Locator/Inventory Record
material. You must give consideration to the class of
material and the volume of needed stowage space for
(NAVSUP Form 1075) for recording the location of
each class. Some of these materials are bulk items,
each item of stock. An activity uses this type of locator
tires, aviation repairable, and electronic modules.
file for managing a few items of stock. Some activities
Consideration must also be given to the physical
use this system particularly for high-demand or for
characteristics of the material. Characteristics of the
slow-moving items.
material include the weight and size. Some materials
Location Systems Afloat
are fragile, flammable, susceptible to damage or theft,
or have other properties that may affect the safety of the
Ships use either automated or manual systems to
crew or ship. In addition, consumable and repair parts
maintain files and records. This includes updating the
should be segregated to ease issue and inventory
location of each item in stock. There are several factors
processing. As an example, the location for
that you must consider in assigning a location for an
fast-moving items should be in an area with easy
item. Stowage of materials depend on the types,
access for issues and replenishments.
quantities, and characteristics of the materials. Other
T h e n u m b e r, l o c a t i o n , s h a p e , a n d s i z e o f
factors for stowage include security and safety
storerooms vary in each type of ship. The supply
requirements for storing the material.
officer studies the configuration and capacities of all
There are other factors that you must consider
stowage space to determine the types and quantities of
material to be stowed in each. Things to consider in
before assigning available stowage space for the
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