Crib Notes

www.inddist.com | Aug 1, 2008

Consider the average factory floor and the myriad consumables used to make its product. How does the manufacturer effectively manage that inventory of cutting tool blades, safety goggles or other items? Now consider the soft drink vending machines in that same factory. Talk about inventory

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The Hidden Costs Of Cutting Tools: MMSOnline.com

Fig. 1—Smith Tool's Ponca City facility makes rock bits used for mining and petrochemical drilling. The studded wheels bear the working force on these bits, making the hubs of these wheels critical wear areas.

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Vistant, WinWare combine distribution efforts

www.inddist.com | Aug 7, 2003

Both companies' product lines include point-of-use distribution devices, software, scanners and other inventory management solutions for distributors and manufacturers.

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Measurement and Quality Zone from MMS Online - Measurement and Quality Suppliers Database

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American Machinist

The Accu-Port storeroom/ toolcribmanagement system uses radiofrequencyidentification (RFID) and CribMaster automation software to track materials taken from or returned to unmanned storerooms or toolcribs.

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Bassett Industrial sees benefits with RFID solution

Integrated supply allows manufacturers to focus on their core business while the integrator focuses on theirs. Additional manpower and safety stock become the responsibility of the integrator, which often times leaves the small regional distributors out of luck.

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ManagingAutomation.com :: Inventory Valuation Products

Throughout the world, IFS provides industry-focused software solutions that help leading companies to improve profitability, meet regulatory requirements, and take advantage of new business opportunities....

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