12 Materials and Thru Handling 



crcnce in deliveries. State what department the 

 material is for and where it is to be delivered. 

 This helps the receiving clerks when the material 

 comes in, and saves delay and confusion. 



There are two other things which the wise and 

 experienced foreman will never omit. The first 

 is to date every requisition, which will cover him 

 in case of controversy, and the second is to keep 

 a copy. Finally, every requisition, to carry any 

 authority, should be signed by the foreman him- 

 self or someone definitely empowered to sign for 

 him. Requisitions not so signed should have no 

 standing whatever. Verbal requisitions and or- 

 ders over the telephone should be used only in 

 case of urgency and should be followed immedi- 

 ately by confirmation in writing. 



Section II 

 Receiving, Checking, and Inspecting 



The Rect'ii'iny Platform. Preferably, all raw 

 material enters the plant at one place, which is 

 provided with receiving platforms where railway 

 cars can be sidetracked or trucks backed up. If 

 the concern is large, most of the materials will be 

 received by rail; if it is a small detached plant, 

 they will come in by trucks. In a city plant, re- 

 ceipts by truck will be large even if there is a 

 railway connection. In many plants, owing to 

 limited track facilities, it is necessary to use the 

 same platform for both receiving and shipping. 



