Automatic Inventory Management
Scope & approach
Tibaldi needed better stock visibility as production volumes increased and manual stock tracking struggled to keep pace with rising throughput. Metromotion Controls implemented automated inventory management integrated with the existing production controls, taking stock movements directly from PLC events into a SQL database rather than relying on manual entry. This kept the inventory record in step with what the line was actually doing, reducing manual entry and improving stock traceability as throughput grew.
What was delivered
- Manual stock tracking was replaced with integrated, real-time inventory visibility that kept pace with rising production volumes.
- Production controls and inventory data were linked at PLC level so stock movements were recorded against actual line events, improving traceability across the factory.
- The system reduced manual data entry across raw material, work-in-progress and finished goods movements.
Scope items
- Automated inventory tracking and management system design and implementation
- Integration with existing production PLC and control infrastructure
- Real-time stock visibility across raw material, work-in-progress and finished goods areas
- Reduced manual data entry and improved traceability through automated stock movement recording
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