Smarter Stock Solutions – getting your head in the cloud
An Article from Rexel
Storeroom management of consumables and assets in the industrial sector is undergoing a revolutionary change. With the advent of smart technology, forward-thinking organisations are moving rapidly towards cloud-based intelligent solutions that significantly reduce costs and man-hours and improve first-time fix rates.
Many organisations still have limited visibility of indirect materials used in their operation, with inventory stored in multiple untracked locations with little or no control, and replenishment being reactive and time-consuming with repeated journeys to suppliers. This can lead to excessive spend, inadequate stocks where needed and costly production down-time, as well as lack of compliance where approved suppliers have not been specified.
Uptake of ‘smart’ solutions is soaring, as the set-up can be simple with systems like Rexel SmartStores, and the benefits which are measurable and tangible from the outset.
How does it work?
The SmartStock low touch NFC solution from Rexel is based on cloud-based two-way communication, and is easy to set up, use and maintain:
- We assist with your stores set-up with stock profiling, and all bin locations are electronically tagged
- The SmartStores app is downloaded to an Android smart device
- As items are used and scanned, stocks are auto-replenished by Rexel so correct levels according to usage are anticipated and maintained
Complete visibility and control
Control within large operations can be a constant challenge, but a SmartStore can provide:
- Enterprise-wide reporting with easy access to data
- Real-time notifications and monitoring
- User access control
- Tracking of users, and materials / assets issued
- Dynamic project management with job numbers / costings automatically updating SmartStores via the Rexel platform
Many industrial sites are also using the SmartVending option which allows the right products to be available exactly where they are needed, and offers the same tracking, security and auto-replenishment features as the Stores version.
For more information or to arrange a site visit please contact Adrian Trueman by email adrian.trueman@rexel.co.uk or call 07776 665362.
