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Storeroom & Materials Management

Min/Max

Min/Max Inventory Management – Background
Traditional inventory management systems largely are based on min/max logic in a storeroom environment. When an item's inventory level reaches the minimum level it is replenished to the maximum level. Keys to successful min/max processes are frequent reviews of the min/max level and strong discipline to record each transaction.

Application
The FIS System is most applicable to a centralized crib environment or multiple crib environment. These cribs can be operated by FIS personnel or by the Customer's personnel.

Process Overveiw
The FIS Min/Max System can be deployed through remote hosting and internet connectivity, or hosted locally on an FIS server. Several interface methods exist including Tool Touch or handheld programmable scanners.

The Tool Touch Screens can be used in a variety of ways including at the crib, or remotely for requesting material for delivery. Data is collected with each transaction based on the defined system set-up.

Examples include:

• User
• Cell
• Job
• Department
• Machine
• Tool

FIS monitors the inventory levels and replenishes as appropriate. We also actively monitor inventory levels and adjust accordingly. In addition to material held in the crib, the FIS Min/Max system can track gauges and other customer managed items. Because of the high level of data acquisition, a large variety of reports are available to the customer.