| 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. |