This work tackles a common cause of interrupted industrial maintenance work: lack of needed parts and materials. Featuring training methods, examples, and easy-to-follow charts and graphs, this practical handbook provides detailed guidance on running a cost-effective storeroom and establishing an organized materials tracking system in any plant. Michael V. Brown (Milford, CT) is founder and President of New Standard Institute, offering management consulting and training to such clients as Ford, Exxon, NASA, Pepsi, Walt Disney, and the U.S. Postal Service.