Maintaining office equipment, tracking supplies, and organizing office layouts are all important aspects of an administrative assistant's job. These tasks can be done easily and efficiently with the help of Microsoft Office 2003 programs.

Keeping track of inventory can be a time-consuming challenge. To make this task easier, you can use inventory-tracking templates in Microsoft Office Excel 2003 to create a standard list of items that can be used every time.

When changing an office or cubicle layout, it's often difficult to visualize whether everything will fit in the available space. Microsoft Office Visio Professional 2003 has shapes specifically designed for floor plans and office layouts that help you create a blueprint before you start moving furniture.

The following links take you to the tools you need for effective resource and inventory management.

• Equipment inventory list (Template)
  Track the condition of equipment and the stock of office supplies by using this Excel template.
• Create an office layout (Article)
  Learn how Visio can help you design the layout of your office.
• Cubicle layout (Template)
  Use this Visio template as a guide for arranging cubicles.