“Finding instead of searching” - the key to reducing
costs
The warehouse management is the consistent
extension of the ToolDIRECTOR basic functionality.
Using this
warehouse
management system
with its modules warehouse configuration, warehouse
management, ordering, and tool cycle, tasks
such as booking,
ordering, providing tool presetting
data, as well as the loading and unloading of
machine depots with the order-related tools,
become child's play.
A key factor in the smooth provision of tools
around the clock is the knowledge of where the
individual components, complete tools, chucking
equipment, fixtures, and measuring media are stored. The
employee is shown the storage locations for the selected
components, e.g. tool cabinets, lift and paternoster
systems, machine depots, personal or consignment
warehouse (filled by the supplier). That means that in
the event of a tool breaking during the night shift, staff
members are able to see whether the broken tool is
incorporated in another complete tool which is not in use at
that time.
In the case of a material shortage, the ordering module
allows the generation of automatic order proposals for
further processing within the supervisory ERP / PPS
system. If is, of course, also possible to order necessary
resources manually in accordance with the
principle “Two pairs of eyes are better than one”
(Proposal and approval).
| Facts and Standards | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphical search for storage location. | |||
| Storage location structure to be configured freely. | |||
| Certified and standardized selection of paternoster, shuttle and lift systemes. | |||
| Order-related difference reports for setup and shutdown. | |||
| Order requests either through shortage or demand-driven. |
Warehouse Management - Functionalities
Warehouse management
is a key element in an efficient tool management.
One important success factor is the quick and easy
location of the required components. The
decisive points here are the collection and
analysis of inventory data, warehouse stock,
and stock movements. These are a precondition for the
optimization of stocks. The management of bin
locations is done in configurable steps amd
hierarchy levels. With the graphical warehouse layout,
bin locations are shown clearly and are visible at
a glance. The movements of stock and its use in the
tool cycle enable the warehouse management system
to determine meaningful key figures. Using a
machine-related where-used ranking list makes it
possible, for example, to optimize the master tools at
the machines. The key figures can also be used to describe
the basic equipment when a new machine is purchased. A
"dead stock" report can be used to purge stocks.
All in all: Cost-cutting due to decisions made on a sound
basis.
Source: Startseite Products Tool Management Warehouse Management