Machine Shop

"Can I automate my reorder process on a small budget?"

Low-cost TouchVend delivers secure inventory control and reordering

Problem:

The production manager at a small midwestern machine shop was overwhelmed with the task of ordering supplies for his staff. Rapid growth over the years created an environment where all the staff just grabbed whatever they needed. There was no inventory control system and no accountability or tracking on what was being used. This caused the production manager to have to perform a physical inventory on the supplies almost every night to avoid costly stock-outs. And because of the fast-paced environment, he was rarely able to start until after hours. This meant he was unable to communicate with his suppliers until the next business day, causing even more headaches.

He knew he needed a real tool crib and an automated reordering system. But how do you implement that with little to no budget and no staff?

Solution:

The web-enabled AutoCrib TouchVend machine was the low-cost solution the production manager was looking for. The simple system setup and low cost provides a 100% secure inventory control and reordering system, which the manager could access from work or home.

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