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Track, manage and optimize tools and asset inventory
In Light General Manufacturing
Businesses operating in light general manufacturing industries, such as metalworking, plastics manufacturing, automotive parts production, electronics assembly, and furniture manufacturing, need to efficiently track, store, and manage a wide range of tools, machinery, and small assets used in the production of components, parts, and custom-made products. Ensuring these assets are readily available, properly maintained, and in optimal working condition is crucial for meeting production deadlines and maintaining operational efficiency.
Efficient management of these assets enables businesses to reduce operational costs, improve safety standards, minimize downtime caused by equipment failures, ensure regulatory compliance, and enhance overall productivity. Proper asset management also guarantees that high-value tools and machinery are calibrated and maintained regularly, extending their lifespan and improving production accuracy. This holistic approach helps light manufacturing businesses meet production goals, reduce operational risks, and optimize resources, leading to higher-quality outputs and greater customer satisfaction.
Tool & Inventory Management Software for light industrial manufacturing
Typical tools and small asset inventory used in light general manufacturing industries include:
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CRIBWISE – Tool & Inventory Management Software for Light, General Manufacturing
CRIBWISE, part of Sandvik Group, is a proven tooling and inventory management software designed specifically for light general manufacturing industries. It streamlines the management of cutting tools, hand tools, instrumentation, spare parts, consumables, and personal protective equipment (PPE) by providing full traceability and accurate auditing of these assets.
Enables the tracking, storage, and monitoring of specialized tools, machinery, and high-value materials used in light manufacturing. This ensures that tools and equipment are always available and ready for use, reducing downtime and preventing production delays across industries like automotive parts manufacturing, electronics assembly, and plastics production.
Provides controlled access to critical tools and assets, improving safety standards and minimizing the risk of damage, misuse, or loss. This is particularly important in environments where high-precision parts and equipment are key to product quality.
Automates calibration schedules, lifecycle management, and inventory replenishment, reducing manual workloads and minimizing human error. This ensures all assets are properly maintained, extending their lifespan and ensuring consistent performance, even in fast-paced and high-volume production settings.
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
Success in Action: Our role in improving our customers’ operational efficiency
CRIBWISE helped Sävjo Plastic to automate its inventory management process driven by the increasing demand for its in-house designed products.


