Tool & Inventory Management Software for 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.

Inventory Table
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.
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Benefits of using CRIBWISE

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Reduce the amount of capital tied up in asset inventory

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Prevent overstocking and reduce the cost

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Get an insight into inventory usage and trends

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Track your inventory in real time

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Optimize asset utilization across workers, teams and functions

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Know what assets need replacing or maintenance and when

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Reduce the time wasted in manually searching for assets

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Minimize asset misplacement

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Quickly and easily pinpoint asset consumption

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Allocate assets on a per-work order basis

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Automate & streamline the purchase ordering process

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Minimize administrative tasks and improve efficiency

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