1. Presentation for

2. AUTO CRIB Based in Santa Ana, CA - USA Developing systems since 1995
Build all dispensing hardware & write software in house
Vital Factor / Quality Program: metrics for all employees (i.e.: track avg. support call back time)
Over 4000 systems: Boeing, Caterpillar, Gulfstream, Northrop Grumman

3. Goals Of Supply Chain Mgmt.
Uninterrupted flow of materials
Optimize inventory levels
Improve supply chain collaboration
Standardize items company-wide
Reduce total cost of procurement
Improve internal and external service levels

4. How a Dispensing System Helps
Extends supply chain to point-of-use, cost control no longer ends at back door
Enforces discipline on the shop floor - 100% accountability
24/7 distributed, “pull” system
Drives the process to the correct level – reduce transaction fees
Provides automatic replenishment
Provides reports that assist in decision making

5. Why Popularity is Growing
All of this is easily
accomplished with
POU Dispensing

6. Results ExxonMobil: reduced spend on tube fittings & valves by 50%
Alcoa: 37% savings on MRO & PPE spend after lease & service fees
Trane: 38%, $380,000/yr. reduction in glove purchases
Haas Automation: 80% of all indirect material transactions go through dispensing machines, eliminating stock outs

7. Enterprise Wide Visibility
Indirect Materials—Direct Materials—MRO Supplies
A B C A B C
X,000 S K U s
RFID
Supplier A
SQL database
AutoCrib 5.3
Supplier B
ERP
conclusion

8. 5.3 Client/Server Software
SQL database
Flat design
Data tracking options: dept., job, machine
Access limits: set item, job, dept. limits
Demand based purchasing – no min/max
Comprehensive tool crib/stores management including gage calibration, regrind, kit & cycle count modules

9. Key system metrics on one screen
Dashboard
Key system metrics on one screen

10. Reports Module Over 200 Reports Written in Crystal
Review Usage by Employee, Item, Department, Job, etc.
Automatic to any Address
Custom Reports are Available

11. Report Export Capabilities
Provides most communication between systems
Export any report in a variety of formats; CSV, ASCII, ODBC, RTF, Excel, etc.
Send to destination file to update usage

12. AutoCrib.net Manage inventory enterprise wide
Data resides on a secure website
Eliminated need for desktop software and server maintenance and upgrades
Uses constant data synchronization
Utilize entire point-of-use product line
Reduces initial investment

13. AutoCrib.net Screen

14. ROBO CRIB Family

15. ROBO CRIB Features Horizontal carousels - circular trays and 15 doors
Interface through touchscreen & keyboard with keyword search over 18 fields
RoboCrib2000: up to 2574 bins (62”w X 62”)
RoboCrib1000: up to 1050 bins (34”w X 39”)
RoboCrib500: up to 628 bins (30”w X 31”)
Good fit for wide SKU count, many shapes & sizes and avoiding re-packaging

16. ROBO CRIB 2000 Top View

17. ROBO CRIB Pie Style Bin 1/12 pie 1/6 pie 1/4 pie 1/3 pie 1/2 pie
Full pie

18. SCALE MATE Increased capacity & security Eliminates need to count
For smaller items: fasteners,
drill bits, etc. with parts cups

19. ROBO CRIB Frameless Doors
Vertical item orientation
Open multiple doors
Unsurpassed flexibility

20. RDS: Helix/Coil Dispenser

21. RDS Features Standard configuration is 60 bins, 70 max.
Helix/coils: 40 to 4 pitch = items per bin
Heavy duty metal shelves NOT plastic
Laser “vend verification” system
Touch screen or keypad interface & recessed scanner
Return bin for dull tools or empty packages
Barcode, magnetic swipe & prox card input
Good fit for narrow SKU count, well packaged high velocity items

22. RDS Options Helixes: 40 to 4 pitch single wide double wide
counter rotating
helix stays
product risers

23. AUTO LOCKER

24. AUTO LOCKER Station Manage calibrated & durable items
Keypad or touchscreen interface
"Issue-Only" or "Check-Out/In”
8 standard sizes, custom available
Fit for heavy or large items
Add 110V, LAN connections
Stand alone or attach to RDS/RoboCrib

25. AUTO LOCKER Options Standard Sizes Mix and match according to needs
12”h x 12”w x 12”d (multiples of 3)
6”h x 12”w x 12”d (multiples of 6)
6”h x 12”w x 24”d (multiples of 6)
36”h x 6”w x 24”d (multiples of 2)
7.2”h x 18”w x 18”d (multiples of 5)
18”h x 18”w x 18”d (multiples of 2)
24”h x 24”w x 24” d (multiples of 3)
36”h x 36”w x 36” d (multiples of 2)
*openings slightly smaller
Mix and match according to needs
Will provide quotations as needed

26. AUTO LOCKER Modules

27. VACU VEND Uses robotic vacuum technology
Eliminates labor intensive glove repackaging
22 vertical bins in standard configuration – choose from plastic & metal bins
" x 7" x 48"d
4 - 13" x 7“ x 41"d Up to 200 pair of gloves per bin
High capacity in comparison to helix/coil systems
Fit for high volume PPE items

28. ELE VEND

29. ELE VEND Glove & PPE machine using elevator and laser systems
Good fit for knit gloves & bundles
Fast dispense
Low maintenance

30. ELE VEND

31. INTELLI PORT

32. INTELLI PORT First Complete Class 1 Gen 2 RFID System
Minimal infrastructure requirements
Rewritable tags
Low cost tags - $0.20 and up
Take labor out of transactions
Great for durable/large items

33. MOBILE CRIB Device: Symbol 9090 For traditional cribs & stores
AutoCrib - MobileCrib software
Provides freedom within crib
Real time RF –
Transactions:
Issue, Return, Physical/Cycle Count
Purchase Orders, Receive, Adjust & Locate

34. MINI CRIB Device runs Palm OS For traditional cribs & stores
Batch scanner – synch with db
High security or no RF coverage
Transactions:
Issue, Return, Physical
Purchase Orders & Receive

35. Touch Toolroom Station
Touchscreen based order entry terminal prints “pick ticket” in crib
Data entry performed at operator level
Place terminals at crib window or create “runner system” by placing in remote work cells

36. Remstar/Kardex Interface
Fully Integrated – One System
Same Functions as a RoboCrib
Create Common Look and Feel

37. Cost Savings Reduce Acquisition Costs!  Reduce Receiving Costs
 Reduce Carrying Costs
 Reduce Purchasing Costs
 Reduce A/P Costs
 Eliminate Obsolete Inventory

38. Cost Savings Categories
Item Usage Reduction
Eliminate Hoarding
Obsolete Item Reduction
Eliminate Shrinkage
Eliminate Stock Outs
Downtime
Freight Cost Reduction
Purchasing and Receiving Cost Reduction
Reduce Overall Transaction Fees (ATM)
Lower Inventory Investment, Increase Turns
Inventory Issuance & Tracking Reduction
Operator Walk-Around Time Reductions
Reclaim Floor Space

39. Item Usage Reduction Item Usage Reduced by 20-40%
Accountability & Awareness
Reports Educate on Item Cost & Usage
Access Controls
Establish Logical Limits to Stop Waste! System will stop excessive usage based upon your input.
Repackaging
Issue what is required, not a full package!

40. Access Controls
Access Controls Keep Uncontrolled Usage Spikes From Occurring.
This Reduces:
Item Usage
Scrapped Parts
Wasted Labor Hours
Lost Machine Hours
Stop Usage Here!

41. PURCHASING COSTS Current Process AUTO CRIB Process Generate
Requisition
Approve Requisition
Bids
Evaluated PO
Issued
Purchasing
Issues RFQ
Input Into
System
Suppliers
Respond
Transfer to
ItemCrib
Supplier
Ships Items
Receiving
Function
Issue to
Floor For Use
$100 Dollars & Cycle Time to Process Purchase Order
$50 Dollars & Cycle Time to Receive Order
Operator
Inputs Data
Issue to
Floor For Use
AUTO CRIB Process

42. Industrial Pump Manufacturer
Baseline $291,000 A Year
Item Usage (18% reduction) $291,000 $238,000
Purchasing ($75/PO, 600 to 48) $45,000 $3600
Receiving $??? $0
Carrying Cost $30,000 $0
Obsolete Tooling $??? $0
Shrinkage $??? $0
Shipping (avg. $6.50) $ $1248
Machine Down Time $30,000 $0
Operator Walk-Around $158,000 $44,000
$560,500 $286,848

43. AUTO CRIB Difference Build all hardware & software in house
Best economies of scale in POU = lower pricing
Breadth of product specific to industry
Engineering strength: quick to market
Choose from client/server or web-based system
Extensive large POU system experience
Largest distribution base capable of replenishment & maintenance services
Most comprehensive training program
24 x 7 technical support with metrics

44. Tech Support Triage System

45. Tech Support Call Distribution
883 calls, 84% of calls returned in 20 min or less

46. Thank You