Stock kept in back of the van?

[AP Electrical]

Forever caught out on smaller jobs by not having something in the van be it a fcu or double patress box, I've even considered doing a weekly stock take on bits in the van. My problem is on the small jobs you lose all profit if you dont have the parts there and then (return journey etc..).

So how does everyone else get on min stock levels wise?

Regards Alex

 

[Plonker 3]

How do you lose on parts you don't carry on your van?

Surely you have either A) seen the job so know what is needed or B) Turned up to a breakdown in which you should charge for going to purchase any materials needed.

 

[parker56]

brought a bigger van,stock list on laptop,replace when used:smilewinkgrin:

 

[Welchyboy]

i try and keep mine like noah's arc, at least 2 of everything im likely to need(within reason)

stuff like spurs/sockets/switches you cant have too many of

i have a little book that i note down everytime im running low so i know to get it next time im at the merchants

i turn up at alot of jobs blind so i wont know until im there, and as you said every trip out to the whole salers is £££ down the drain!

i also buy stuff that i use constantly like back boxes/sockets/trunking/pvc tube etc in huge bulk so they are cheaper in the long run then charge customer list price per item +10%

 

[Rockingit]

You need to be careful about overstocking as well, though. I'm currently sat on ££££'s of stuff I need to get rid of from inadvertantly over-buying on larger jobs.

 

[AP Electrical]

How do you lose on parts you don't carry on your van?

Surely you have either A) seen the job so know what is needed or B) Turned up to a breakdown in which you should charge for going to purchase any materials needed.

Go to a job to do one thing and get collared to do other stuff.

 

[telectrix]

You need to be careful about overstocking as well, though. I'm currently sat on ££££'s of stuff I need to get rid of from inadvertantly over-buying on larger jobs.

so, why not compile a lsit and sell some unwanted stock on her ( for sale forum, of course )

 

[Top Cat]

Big van, i know it's in there somewhere!

Look long enough i will find it, sometimes i have to take out half the stock to find it!

Bol****s i'l go to merchants, it's quicker!

 

[telectrix]

Big van, i know it's in there somewhere!

Look long enough i will find it, sometimes i have to take out half the stock to find it!

Bol****s i'l go to merchants, it's quicker!

you tried the dustbins, TC?

 

[AP Electrical]

I'm kicking myself for selling my vivaro because I thought it was to big

 

[telectrix]

i keep a few sockets, switches, boxes, cable, spare 10 smokes, several containers with MCBs, cable ties etc.

 

[Plonker 3]

Go to a job to do one thing and get collared to do other stuff.

All extras surely, so explain to the customer that you don't have materials so need to fetch them.

 

[Top Cat]

I'm kicking myself for selling my vivaro because I thought it was to big

My eyesight must be going, i was sure it read vibro! Lol

 

[telectrix]

My eyesight must be going, i was sure it read vibro! Lol

too many nights on the tiles, TC.

 

[AP Electrical]

Having the stock there increase's the likelyhood of getting the extra work i.e cracked pendant quick replace £20 if i'm there with bits, if I've to go to wholesalers 1/2 hour away price then becomes £40 and customers all to quickly say dont bother.

 

[Top Cat]

brought a bigger van,stock list on laptop,replace when used:smilewinkgrin:

I would probably loose the laptop!

 

[parker56]

Top cat ever heard of racking,all stock in the right compartment i can put my hands on what i need within seconds
At the age of xx i've learnt to keep everything nice & tidy. ( van lwb transit) I know i'm sad.