# Point-of-use storage

Operations · `Point-of-use storage` · verification: source checked

Point-of-use storage is a practice in which production parts and materials are stored as close as possible to the operations that require them. The document defines the term in one sentence and gives no further detail on layout, sizing or implementation.

## Specification

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Kind | methodology |

## Study notes

- The document provides only a one-sentence definition of the practice.
- No origin, implementation steps, sizing rules or performance measures are stated.
- The remaining page content covers the website's cookie policy and is unrelated to the practice.

## Sources

1. [Point-of-Use Storage - Lean Enterprise Institute](https://www.lean.org/lexicon-terms/point-of-use-storage/) (accessed 2026-10-25)

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