Furniture Management

Furniture Management is the operational coordination of furniture records, locations, service, changes and lifecycle actions.

What it means in a workplace context

It may include scanning, warranties, service requests, moves, condition and reuse opportunities.

Why it matters

It keeps furniture manageable as the workplace changes after delivery.

Questions to ask

• What decision or requirement does Furniture Management support?
• Which evidence or record is required?
• Who owns the information and keeps it current?
• How does it affect furniture selection, service or future change?

Applying the concept

When Furniture Management is used in a circularity objective, connect it to a physical product, a lifecycle event, evidence and an accountable owner. Avoid using the term as a broad claim without an operational route.

Related Myntwork resources

• Circular Workplace
• Furniture Lifecycle Management
• Circular Procurement

Using the term in furniture management

Furniture management can make Furniture Management easier to apply by linking products, locations, documents, service actions and lifecycle events. The level of detail should be proportionate to product value, operational risk and the decisions the organisation needs to make.

Review records after a move, repair, refurbishment or reporting cycle. Correct outdated locations, duplicate values and unsupported claims so future users can rely on the information.