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SSS - Tool Crib | Point of Use

Automated tool crib and point-of-use solutions that keep production lines stocked, efficient, and ready to run.

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Tool crib and point-of-use (POU) storage systems are engineered to deliver the right materials, tools, and components exactly where and when they’re needed—supporting lean manufacturing, just-in-time operations, and highly efficient production workflows.

What is Tool Crib & Point-of-Use Storage?

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In manufacturing, meeting aggressive production schedules depends on precise, timely material availability. However, many companies still rely on outdated methods—such as pen-and-paper tracking or the memory of storeroom staff—to manage inventory. Others attempt to adapt ERP systems for inventory control, often ending up with complex, inefficient solutions that fail to meet real-world demands.

That’s where Smart Storage Solutions comes in. Our specialized software simplifies and automates inventory management for storerooms, tool cribs, and warehouses, offering a scalable, fully customizable platform designed around your operations and the needs of your attendants—ensuring they are always equipped, organized, and production-ready.

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Manufacturers frequently face manual, outdated inventory tracking, often based on paper logs or memory, which can lead to errors and inefficiencies. ERP systems not built for real-time inventory visibility create delays in locating or issuing the right tools and parts. This lack of automation and accountability in storerooms and warehouses results in downtime, production bottlenecks, and increased costs.

Common Challenges in Tool Crib Management

How Smart Storage Solutions Solve This

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Smarter Solutions for Tool Cribs & Storerooms 

Introducing technology into your staffed or unstaffed tool crib or storeroom can help increase efficiency, reduce wait times for inventory and improve organization in the storeroom. Our POU computer kiosk and barcode scanners with CM Mobile, our on-the-go mobile app that ties activity in your storeroom into your Smart Storage Solutions database, are easy to adopt and a low cost way to introduce tech into your storeroom.

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A: A tool crib is a secure area where tools and supplies are stored, tracked, and distributed—often with automated systems for high-efficiency inventory management.

Q: How do point-of-use systems improve productivity?

A: By placing critical tools and parts near the workstation, these systems eliminate non-productive travel time and reduce errors in tool handling.

Q: Can these systems replace manual inventory tracking?

A: Yes. CribMaster® and related technologies automate tracking, usage logging, and replenishment without relying on pen, paper, or ERP hacks.

What is Tool Crib & Point-of-Use Storage?

Common Challenges in Tool Crib Management

How Smart Storage Solutions Solve This

Smarter Solutions for Tool Cribs & Storerooms

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