title: Designing automatic resupply systems.
abstract: This article outlines the process for designing and implementing autoresupply systems. The planning process includes determination of goals and appropriate participation. Different types of autoresupply mechanisms include kanban, breadman, consignment, systems contracts, and direct shipping from an MRP schedule.
authors.affiliation: Harding & Associates, Lincoln, VT, USA.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Harding
mesh_terms: D003164:Competitive Bidding; D001330:Electronic Data Processing; D004864:Equipment and Supplies / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D007445:Inventories, Hospital; D008331:Management Information Systems; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D010934:Planning Techniques; D014481:United States