New Weighstation Removes Need To Scan Inventory Or Log Transactions

Phil Black - PII Editor 31/08/2016

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To meet the market’s unrelenting demand for cost efficiency, CribMaster, the leader in industrial inventory and asset management, has expanded its best selling WeighStation product range.

The latest studies in the industrial market indicate that for the majority of businesses, optimising the performance of manufacturing facilities while reducing operational costs is key.

Led by this constant drive towards efficiency and lower costs, CribMaster is researching ways in which it can continuously improve inventory management.

CribMaster’s improved WeighStation range includes the addition of a new auxiliary unit that makes dispensing, monitoring and replenishing high-use supplies even simpler and more efficient.

Michele Salimbeni-Schnoll, Product Manager for CribMaster, says: “The WeighStation streamlines the purchasing, replenishment and dispensing processes for manufacturers. It increases productivity by giving employees 24/7 access to the parts they use the most at their point of use.”

Driven by CribMaster’s advanced inventory management software, the WeighStation automates the dispensing of small supplies like nuts and bolts by using precise weight-sensing technology. Each time items are removed, the inventory is automatically adjusted and the system displays the quantity removed on the touchscreen.

The WeighStation removes the need to scan inventory or log transactions as every time items are taken from the storage bins, the software automatically records the operation based on the weight that was removed.

In a single- or double-cabinet configuration, the WeighStation provides flexibility with fully customisable shelf placement providing ample storage space to house parts in various sizes. With clear doors and pull-out shelves, workers can easily see and access the supplies they require. At the end of the working day, unused items can be returned to the bins allowing precise and efficient management of consumables.

The addition of the new auxiliary unit to the range means users can easily expand their WeighStation footprint creating a second crib where employee access can be restricted providing an extra layer of security.

CribMaster’s leading inventory management software is the backbone of all its hardware solutions. It enables the centralised management of inventory across multiple manufacturing facilities and provides real-time intelligence on product usage, cost, and much more.

Michele adds: “The system not only allows manufacturers to control inventory consumption, it also eliminates wasted time searching for supplies and reduces the risk of mission-critical stock-outs.
“At CribMaster, our goal is always to improve the performance of manufacturing facilities through optimum management of inventory and assets.”

The WeighStation’s sister solution, the Hybrid AccuCab, combines passive RFID technology with weight sensing, allowing you to track both durable and consumable inventory in one solution.