Roll-Kraft Adds Fastenal Vending Machines
To support lean manufacturing, these vending units provide point-of-access to supplies to reduce shop waste increase productivity.
Posted: January 10, 2015
As a part of an ongoing commitment to Lean processes for tube and pipe and roll forming tooling production, Roll-Kraft (Mentor, OH) has installed the Fastenal Automated Supply Technology vending system at its Mentor headquarters. These industrial vending solutions provide point-of-use access to supplies, while generating detailed usage reporting to drive consumption reduction.
The new vending units allow the company to operate more efficiently and reduce its overall product waste. Typically, Fastenal users are able to reduce their supply consumption by 25 percent to 35 percent while increasing worker productivity to continually meet customer deliveries by making supplies available 24/7 in close proximity to the workers who need them.
The vending solution also adds several additional benefits to Roll-Kraft’s operation:
- Automated supply reordering, less paperwork, time and effort for Roll-Kraft’s staff.
- Identify maintenance issues with machines, because of the product tracking in place, Roll-Kraft can accurately measure which machines are using more maintenance product. An excessive amount of use may preemptively indicate a repair is needed.
- Analyze effectiveness of supplies, Roll-Kraft can now clearly track the effectiveness and lifespan of its supply products to determine which products provide the best results and perform most efficiently.
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