Reusable container management system and method

A method for managing a plurality of reusable containers for storing manufacturing inventor, the method comprising:

• sorting the plurality of reusable containers according to a first identifier affixed to each reusable container, the first identifier identifying an associated materials storage facility;
• returning the plurality of sorted reusable containers to the materials storage facility associated with each reusable container;
• sorting the plurality of reusable containers according to a second identifier affixed to each reusable container, the second identifier associated with a supply facility;
• sorting the plurality of reusable containers according to a third identifier affixed to each reusable container, the third identifier associated with the divider type enclosed within the reusable containers;
• and
• returning the plurality of reusable containers to the supply facility associated with each reusable container.