Track, manage and optimize tools and asset inventory
In Heavy Industry
Businesses operating in Heavy Industries – including Oil and Gas, Mining and Quarrying, Metal and Chemical Production, Shipbuilding and Heavy Machinery Manufacturing – need to track, store and manage a diverse range of tools and small asset inventory.
Having these items readily available, stocked and in optimal condition are vital to ensuring daily operations. By efficiently managing these assets, heavy industries can reduce costs, enhance safety, minimize downtime, ensure compliance and improve operational performance.
Tool & Inventory Management Software for Heavy Industry
Typical tools and small asset inventory used by engineers in heavy industries include:
| Inventory Type | Examples | Management Needs |
|---|---|---|
| Hand tools | Wrenches, hammers, pliers, screwdrivers. | Preventing loss, ensuring availability, and tracking calibration (for torque tools, for example). |
| Power tools | Drills, grinders, saws, hydraulic bolting tools. | Battery life, maintenance schedules, and usage logs to track wear and tear. |
| Health & Safety equipment and PPE | Helmets, gloves, goggles, respirators, fire extinguishers. | Ensuring compliance with safety regulations, tracking expiration dates, and availability at worksites. |
| Specialized tools | Welding equipment, NDT tools, pipe cutters, and measurement instruments. | Calibration records, user certification tracking, and proper storage to maintain functionality. |
| Materials and consumables | Welding rods, lubricants, industrial adhesives, fasteners, cleaning agents. | Inventory levels, expiration dates, and automatic reordering to avoid stockouts. |
| Spare parts and components | Bearings, seals, gears, valves. | Proper categorization, quick retrieval, and ensuring critical spares are on hand to minimize downtime. |
| IT and communication equipment | Radios, rugged laptops, GPS units, IoT devices. | Monitoring usage, managing access, and tracking locations. |
| Calibration and testing equipment | Pressure gauges, flow meters, thermometers. | Calibration schedules, certification tracking, and ensuring accuracy. |
| Employee and contractor tools | Toolkits, ID cards, RFID badges. | Assignment logs, tracking accountability, and replacement management. |
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CRIBWISE – Tool & Inventory Management Software for Heavy Industry
CRIBWISE, part of Sandvik Group, is a proven tool and inventory management software that streamlines the management of tools, instrumentation, spare parts, specialized equipment, consumables and PPE by providing full traceability and accurate auditing of these assets.
Enables precise tracking, storage, and monitoring of industrial tools, machinery, and materials, enhancing the efficiency of maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) in heavy industries.
Provides controlled access to critical tools and assets, improving safety standards and reducing operational risks in demanding industrial environments.
Automates calibration, lifecycle management, and inventory replenishment for specialized equipment and assets, reducing manual workloads and minimizing human error in high-stakes operations.
Benefits of using CRIBWISE
Reduce the amount of capital tied up in asset inventory
Prevent overstocking and reduce the cost
Get an insight into inventory usage and trends
Track your inventory in real time
Optimize asset utilization across workers, teams and functions
Know what assets need replacing or maintenance and when
Reduce the time wasted in manually searching for assets
Minimize asset misplacement
Quickly and easily pinpoint asset consumption
Allocate assets on a per-work order basis
Automate & streamline the purchase ordering process
Minimize administrative tasks and improve efficiency
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