How to correctly select an automatic dispenser to meet the needs in the automotive industry? What are their advantages?
The automotive industry and Industry 4.0
Poland does not have its own brand of cars, but it is here that a large part of the components for European vehicles are produced. Like other industries, the automotive industry continues to modernize – in the era of the next industrial revolution, this means digitization and automation. We are talking not only about modern technologies on production lines, but also about streamlining the duties of employees. Vending machines perfectly serve this purpose.
Vending machines in the automotive industry – application
The automotive industry is a broad term, defining both the automotive industry, marketing and vehicle-related services. ASD Systems ‘ vending machinescan be successfully used in any company related to automotive, especially in the industry. The production of spare parts, tires or upholstery, as well as their installation, requires the use of a lot of tools and materials, which can be stored in vending machines.
Vending machines that dispense OHS or other items are a modern alternative to central warehouses. They take up little space, so they can be deployed at almost any point in the company. As a result, employees do not have to go to the warehouse from different parts of the plant, since the vending machine is right next door.
After determining the employees’ need for a particular product (usually on a monthly basis), the machine is loaded with items such as:
- personal protective equipment – gloves, masks, goggles,
- tools for use at the workstation,
- MRO consumables.
To retrieve the goods, all the employee needs to do is use a fob key or an employee card and a convenient touch screen. Simply downloading MRO products or tools is a matter of seconds. At the same time, the IDS app makes it possible to check the consumption of products, as well as to see which employee is using which equipment. After the work is completed, the return can also be fully automated.
Why invest in vending machines in the automotive industry?
The industry, especially the automotive industry in its daily work uses a lot of specialized equipment, materials, the storage of which requires a large warehouse. Using vending machines in the automotive industry, storage space shrinks – one device can successfully hold up to 1,000 different products. Moreover, the automatic dispensing machine minimizes the likelihood of employee abuse or mistakes that cause downtime. The machine does not require the employment of an additional person, so it automatically takes inventory and has a constant view of stock levels.
Vending machines facilitate product distribution in the case of shift work and, unlike central warehouses, allow materials to be retrieved at any time. The system reduces product consumption and therefore costs. Each employee has specific limits on the use of articles. In such a situation, there is also no risk of misappropriation of property or unauthorized releases – the IDS application continuously updates information about the stock and the name of the employee who recently retrieved the product.
In addition, automated dispensing machines in the automotive industry improve efficiency in many departments of the company – not only on the shop floor, in the production of automotive parts. Automation facilitates billing, preparation of reports and statements, so it effectively improves the work of the procurement or accounting department.
Selection of dispensing machines for automotive companies
Adapting dispensing machines to the needs of an automotive company is not easy – after all, each enterprise is governed by slightly different, its own laws. What are the most important issues to pay attention to when choosing a vending machine?
- Capacity – reducing inventory, (or rather, the size of the warehouse), makes it possible to set up a vending machine in any location. Therefore, it is worth analyzing the needs of employee positions near the machine and, based on this, choose the required storage capacity. At ASD Systems, we provide machines that hold from a few dozen to more than 1,000 varied items.
- Size of chambers – this parameter should be matched to the size of the items to be dispensed. Most of the vending machines in our offer allow you to change the size of the chambers. For non-standard solutions, we offer the F80 vending machine, in which the spiral feeders can be set in almost any way.
- Vending machineconstruction – our vending machines, entirely designed and manufactured in Poland, differ in the way they store and distribute items. In box vending machines, fixed chambers are adjusted to accommodate large tools. Spiral vending machines rely on the operation of special spirals, while in drum vending machines, a rotating drum presents the available products.
We offer all ASD Systems’ automatic dispensing machines in several versions to provide our automotive customers with exactly what they need. The software of the equipment is also tailored to your requirements, so feel free to take a look at our vending machine catalog or contact our specialists.
FAQ
- Vending machines in the automotive industry – how are they used?
Automotive vending machines are used for storing and dispensing MRO products, tools and their parts, health and safety products and more. Thanks to their small size, they can be set up close to the production line to make it easier for employees.
- Why invest in vending machines for the automotive industry?
An automotive vending machine is a modern alternative to a traditional warehouse. It is self-service, operates around the clock, and additionally keeps track of the use of each item in real time and without error.
- Which automatic dispensing machines for the automotive industry should you choose?
ASD Systems offers a wide range of vending machines – many of them will successfully work for companies in the automotive sector. For example, these are the F80 spiral vending machine, the D810 drum vending machine or the L40 box vending machine.
