You may come across various names such as Stock Management Systems, Kanban, or Inventory Management Service, but they all offer similar types of support. These services are designed to facilitate production by providing easy access to fasteners, category C components, PPE, and other essential items directly on the shop floor or production area. By strategically placing racking and vending systems in multiple locations, productivity can be optimised, as parts can be picked up at their point of use without the need for administrative tasks. After installation, the stock replenishment process is efficiently managed by Staytite to meet production demands, requiring minimal customer administration.
A Typical Two-Bin System Explained
In the following text, we describe an example of a Two-Bin Kanban system that is used to provide parts to the shop floor, typically accessed via racking or shelved trollies, that have been placed for maximum efficiency and convenience.
Two bins are placed together on racking, with one in front of the other, to provide the same part. The number of bins required is based on the number of different parts needed by the shop floor.
Shop floor users are free to pick the parts they need from the bins without having to make any stock requests that may slow down production.
When the contents of the front bin have been depleted, the bins will switch positions. The items are then picked from the rear bin, which becomes the new front bin.
Movement is monitored by Staytite Kanban operatives who automatically order more parts to be delivered to the depleted bin. Replenishment of this bin ensures that reserves of the part are available when the switched bin is depleted again.
The schedule and frequency of site visits by Staytite’s operatives are arranged and agreed upon prior to the commencement of the inventory managed service. Regular reviews are held to ensure that optimum levels of stock are maintained on site to avoid any potential disruption to the customer’s production line. This ongoing process ensures that the shop floor is always stocked with just the right amount of parts, eliminating the need for customers to manage and administer their stock.
Secure Scales Smart Racking
Take control of your on-site inventory with our new Secure Scales Smart Racking, the latest cloud-connected storage solution designed for efficiency-driven manufacturers.
Secure Scales combines weigh-scale technology with real-time inventory visibility to ensure a steady supply of essential parts directly on your shop floor.
How Does it Work?
Each shelf integrates weigh-scale bins linked to the Secure Vend system. As items are used, the system automatically records stock levels and transmits data to the cloud.
- Digital display screens at every bin show live piece counts and part information for quick identification.
- Remote monitoring enables Staytite to manage replenishment, ensuring stock is maintained at pre-agreed levels.
The result is no shortages, no manual counting, and no wasted time.
Key Benefits
- Always stocked: Essential components available on the shop floor at all times.
- Real-time visibility: Live data gives accurate insight into usage and stock levels.
- Automated replenishment: Staytite’s Inventory Managed Service keeps bins topped up.
- Optimised space: Reduced storage footprint allows more room for production.
- Simplified admin: Less paperwork, fewer supplier interactions, and fewer deliveries to manage.
- Full reporting: Gain complete oversight of part usage, trends, and consumption patterns.
Vending with Secure and Itemised Transactions
For consumables and PPE needs, we offer vending and locker machines that can provide quick access to a range of items such as glues, tapes, aerosols, blades, batteries, and sprays. These machines aren't restricted to production lines, and can be configured to dispense office supplies, stationery, IT equipment, and even clothing. With individual personnel access codes, transactions can be monitored, restricted, and traced for security and cost allocation purposes.
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Project Plan & Tailored Installation
Implementation of Staytite’s racking and storage solutions is carefully managed to minimise disruption to your shop floor. Before installation, our sales team and project managers visit your site, accompanied by application engineers, to review your requirements and plan the best approach. These visits include a detailed assessment of available space, production flows, and ideal racking locations to ensure optimal performance once installed.
Visual plans, including floor layouts and renderings, help bring ideas to life. They are particularly valuable for customers looking to make better use of space, improve workflow, or refine part delivery methods.
Experience the benefits of a custom Kanban system with Staytite – it's quicker and easier than you might imagine. Our team pre-prepares all racking at our base, allowing for quick and efficient installation. This means you can start improving the effectiveness of your work-flow right away, with setup time reduced as a result. With our tailor-made solutions, you'll achieve greater efficiency and productivity in no time.
Delivery
Once installed, spearheading the delivery of this service is the role of the Staytite envoy / Kanban driver. It is their on-going task to provide parts to the exact point that they are needed, as well as identifying from usage the parts which need resupplying. All customer facilities come with their own unique conditions, and because parts are being delivered into production areas, Staytite’s envoys are specially trained to comply with any on-site demands, including appropriate compliance in working and moving through sensitive environments and adhering to all required safety critical practices.
This important role was subject of a recent article ‘Kanban operatives –not your average delivery drivers’ reproduced here, courtesy of FAST Magazine, which gives an in-depth view and insights into the background of the fulfilment process.
Value Added
Unlock the full potential of Staytite's inventory managed service with our experienced technical and application engineering team. As part of the implementation process, our team can analyse a wide range of manufacturing and servicing needs to identify opportunities for additional cost savings. By working closely with you, we'll ensure that your business gets the most out of our service, so you can focus on what you do best. For more information about our value added engineering and technical services click here.
Supplier Reduction
Our customers can achieve significant supplier reduction with the service we provide. Alongside your Kanban setup, Staytite can source far more than fasteners, including but not limited to: C-class items, consumables, PPE, stationery, IT and office equipment, and uniforms. We’ve supplied everything from paper towels to windscreen wipers for trains!
Full Service Providers
Staytite's robust stock replenishment solution includes continual performance monitoring of all supplied components. Our team of purchasers, quality control specialists, and account managers work closely with our Kanban operatives to ensure smooth delivery of components directly to your shop floor. Our stock replenishment solutions ensure that you have the components you need, when you need them, so you can stay focused on your core business operations. To find out more about our inventory management service, call our sales team today on 0300 373 9029 or you can email us at
