Trane — Air Conditioner Manufacturer

"Why is our glove consumption so high?"

Now saving approximately $72,000 per year

Problem:

How could a leading air conditioner manufacturing company control PPE/safety supply costs - and do it cost-effectively? Employees had long queue times at the tool crib. And so employees began hoarding gloves in personal lockers or at their work centers. This was causing spiked demand, shortages and, in some cases, work stoppages for safety reasons. Additionally, employees had long travel times from their work center to glove supply and back.

Solution:

Trane worked with DoALL-DGI Supply to implement AutoCrib inventory control software and dispensing systems. The company installed over 15 AutoCrib dispensing machines, including a RoboCrib 2000, throughout the plant for 100% secure access-controlled availability to the gloves 24/7. , and the systems are automatically replenished.

With over 1,300 employees in production, the AutoCrib systems are issuing over 18,000 items per month. And DoALL-DGI Supply is managing over 1,600 SKUs with AutoCrib software. Trane can access automatic reports on usage, and usage is easily controlled by item and employee.

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