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The importance of inventory management in a changing automotive industry
June 28, 2023
Suppliers to the automotive industry are increasingly turning to cloud-based software to order and track their tools.
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Strategies to prevent costly tooling stockouts
May 30, 2023
With the human coronavirus (covid-19) pandemic, the energy crisis, the war in Ukraine and even the temporary blockage of the Suez Canal, the last few ...
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The dangers of overstocking your tool crib
April 26, 2023
Unexpected tool shortages can disrupt the smooth running of a machine shop. Tooling inventory management software can be integrated into existing enterprise resource planning (ERP) ...
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Storage options for tooling inventory: tool drawers, cabinets, and vertical lifts
April 4, 2023
It’s important to have an organized storage system that allows quick and easy access to CNC, machine and cutting tools.
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Intelligent storage systems for managing your tooling inventory: vending machines
February 27, 2023
Vending machines provide point-of-use inventory management for industrial tools and supplies. But they are more than just a means for storing tools and inventory.
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Tool inventory management software – frequently asked questions
February 7, 2023
In this blog, we answer some of the common questions we get asked about tool inventory management software.
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Joining the dots: how to connect digital manufacturing technologies
November 9, 2022
Through the Lighthouse programme, Sandvik is developing an ecosystem of digital manufacturing technologies that can work in concert with one another.
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The inventory battle: Production vs Purchasing
October 11, 2022
So, can it be done? Typically, this involves two departments – production and purchasing. And their needs tend be very different from each other, often ...
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A new look at Inventory Management
August 30, 2022
Latest IoT systems provide numerous information-based advantages including vendor ‘catalog’ connectivity offering tool data as well as to save time selecting spare parts and assemblies.
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The easy way to manage your supplies of personal protective equipment
August 25, 2022
Setting up a well-functioning management plan for your facility’s personal protective equipment (PPE) can be a daunting task, but putting that plan into action can ...
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Celebrating CRIBWISE Summer News
August 4, 2022
What a busy first half of the year for the CRIBWISE team and our global partners. From our webinar in May on cybersecurity and the ...
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Integrating Shop Floor Logistics With Your ERP
July 11, 2022
Get Your Head In The Clouds Probably not what your parents told you to do, but today that would be good advice. It’s what we ...
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CRIBWISE signs agreement with Indian-based Accurate Gauging and Instruments Pvt Limited
June 1, 2022
Sandvik Machining and Manufacturing Solutions has signed an agreement with Accurate Gauging and Instruments Pvt Limited, a leading Indian-based metrology business. Accurate Sales and Services will ...
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Stocking up – getting ahead of orders
May 27, 2022
Artificial intelligence can help manufacturers to restock consumable items such as PPE, lubricants and bearings with greater speed, accuracy and efficiency, writes Patrik Grönman, CRIBWISE ...
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An easy route to establishing a paperless machine shop
May 24, 2022
If you\’re looking to cut costs and improve the efficiency of your machine shop, going paperless is an excellent option, but it can be difficult ...
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The top 3 best practices for the management of your CNC tool crib
May 16, 2022
If you own or manage a computer numerical control (CNC) machine shop, then you know that high-performance cutting tools are expensive to buy
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