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<< previous page 1 next page>> written by Glorence Lorence Industrial vending is gaining importance in the manufacturing segment, aiding the increased use of automated tool vending machines on shop floors. While industrial tool vending machines have become a lot common, there are only a few manufacturers who offer these machines in a variety of models. written by Glorence Lorence Vending machines are nearly everywhere now-a-days, providing just about anything you can think of, from coffee, fresh pizza to batteries and even industrial tools. You find them in train station, shopping malls, and office buildings or in industries; and one can’t help but notice the ubiquity of vending machines. written by Glorence Lorence Industrial vending systems give full control over a company’s valuable stock on a 24x7 basis. These systems have integrated processes related to re-ordering, material control and data analysis, in order to optimize the usage of materials and tools in the shop floor. They can support a large number of other activities which can improve the operational efficiency of the industry. written by Glorence Lorence Vending machines are now being used extensively and they have turned out to be profitable investments for small businesses. These days we see vending machines everywhere, selling candy, gumballs, coffee, beauty products and so on. However, the concept of tool vending machines is a relatively new phenomenon. written by Glorence Lorence Point of Work (POW) systems are best suited for the industrial setup, considering the fact that most overhead cost arises out of material wastage or loss of materials. It can also be considered as the best option to reduce time taken to procure a material/ tool accessory. Ideally, tool vending machines are used to tackle such scenarios. written by Glorence Lorence Sometimes the warehouse may not be in a position to restock the tool crib at that particular moment, leaving the workers in lurch when they need to urgently complete a material fabrication or part assembling. When similar scenarios occur, often it affects productivity, leading to late deliveries or cancelled projects. written by Glorence Lorence An organization incurs heavy cost when there is storage of excess inventory in the store room. Also, in the traditional setup management of tools and machine accessories is usually done by an attendant, whose service cannot be fully relied upon. As a result, there is loss of materials, some of which may not be available at a critical manufacturing point of time. written by Glorence Lorence As the market is growing and opportunities are expanding, one needs to keep up with the pace. Customers are expecting more from the suppliers and looks like demand for Point-Of-Use Technology is growing faster than response from Industrial Distributors. Apart from upgrading to the latest technology, manufacturer should also keep a close eye on cost and should find ways to control costs and streamline processes. written by Glorence Lorence Point of Work (POW) industrial vending is a unique concept that’s proven useful for industrial work places. Having the necessary tools and accessories available at the POW eliminates the stock out conditions completely and reduces inventory levels by 50% and reduces the wait time for tools and supplies. POW systems also help in streamlining and automating reordering processes, eliminating all the associated overhead. written by Glorence Lorence A few years back, industry shop floors operated with tool cribs, warehouses and storerooms that were used by workers when there was a shortfall of components, tools or accessories. Most businesses faced problems maintaining stock because of inefficiencies in the re-ordering process. << previous page 1 next page>> |