Stockouts of MRO and field service consumable inventory rarely come from one big mistake. They come from small breakdowns that repeat.
Point-of-use inventory only works when usage is captured consistently. The best tracking technology is the one your team will actually use in the places inventory gets consumed: the stockroom, the truck, and the jobsite. Here are some factors to consider
This guide covers six inventory management mistakes that cause stockouts, write-offs, and wasted time, plus simple fixes you can implement without a massive overhaul.
If you are tracking point-of-use inventory across trucks and stockrooms, here is a simple reorder point formula as well as information on automating your reorder points with inventory tracking software.
With inventory scales and sensors, distributors can manage more customers with fewer site visits and less labor.
Lack of visibility can lead to stockouts, rush orders, and higher operational costs. Mobile apps and sensors are a better way to do data-driven MRO inventory auto-replenishment.
Managing wire and cable inventory has long been one of the toughest challenges for contractors and distributors. By combining manufacturer innovations with smarter digital tracking, you can finally gain the visibility you need across warehouses, trucks, and job sites.
I wish more distributors would appreciate how much better it is to do cycle counting versus ordering when they set up their new vendor-managed inventory (VMI) app to manage point-of-use (stockroom, clinic, jobsite, vehicle, etc) inventory for customers.
eTurns TrackStock has many features that can help distributors and their customers replenish point-of-use inventory more efficiently.
