Inventory control, down to the pair of gloves.
Industrial businesses needed a way to control inventory usage and streamline operations. We developed an integrated vending and inventory management system that lets employees access and track equipment, tools, and safety gear while giving the business real-time control and reporting.
At a glance
- Client type
- Enterprise
- Headquarters
- Tennessee, USA
- Industries
- Manufacturing, mining, automotive
- Market reach
- Global
- Data infrastructure
- Cloud
What it does
- Device / vending integration
- API development
- Online & offline modes
- Real-time analytics
- Inventory management
- ERP integrations
- Ordering system
- Employee access control
Overview
A vending and inventory system designed to help industrial companies manage inventory far more precisely than a supply cabinet allows.
The system supports coil units, locker units, drawer units and scanner units, covering everything from consumables to checked-out tools. Businesses can limit how many items an employee can take within a given window, which is the actual control mechanism for gloves, masks, and expensive shared equipment. Cloud infrastructure stores and receives data securely from physical devices running an Android application, in compliance with privacy and security standards. Real-time reporting, plug-and-play install, and API integrations let companies optimize across manufacturing, mining, automotive, and more.
The challenge
Industrial companies struggle to manage and control inventory usage, particularly around consumables where the honor system quietly costs a fortune. The problem is compounded by the need for real-time reporting and clean integration with systems already in place.
Tools and reusable items needed a reliable check-in and check-out flow. And the whole thing had to work across several different machine types, with secure cloud data management, while remaining simple enough to install without a systems integrator on site.
- Inventory control
- Real-time reporting
- Versatile vending machine types
- Secure cloud-based infrastructure
What we achieved
A comprehensive vending and inventory management solution that streamlined operations across industrial sites. Employees could access the tools and safety equipment they needed while inventory stayed controlled and accurately tracked.
Real-time reporting and API integrations gave businesses a clear view of stock levels, reducing downtime from shortages. The plug-and-play design made deployment practical across environments from manufacturing plants to mining operations. With cloud infrastructure and secure data handling, companies gained more efficient inventory usage, better compliance with safety standards, and improved operational efficiency.
Outcome
45%
Improvement in inventory control efficiency
25%
Reduction in stock shortages across all sites
500+
Industrial sites globally
Figures as reported by the client at delivery
Stack
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