Inventory Automation for Manufacturing Operations

Inventory automation, material tracking, and secure storage systems that help manufacturers control consumables, tools, and production inventory.

Built for the Production Floor

Manufacturing operations depend on having the right materials available at the right time. Vysix automates inventory control across vending systems, tool cribs, and storerooms so production teams can focus on output — not searching for parts.

Reduce unplanned downtime, eliminate manual counts, and gain real-time visibility into every consumable and tool on your floor.

Use Cases

  • MRO consumable management and replenishment
  • Cutting tool and insert tracking
  • PPE distribution and compliance
  • Multi-plant inventory visibility and transfers

Challenges in Manufacturing Inventory

Unplanned Downtime

Missing parts and tools cause production stoppages that cost thousands per hour in lost output.

Excess Inventory

Without visibility, teams over-order to avoid stockouts — tying up capital in dead stock across facilities.

Manual Tracking

Spreadsheets and clipboard counts are slow, error-prone, and impossible to scale across shifts and locations.

Disconnected Systems

Vending machines, tool cribs, and ERP systems operating in silos create blind spots in inventory data.

Vysix Solutions for Manufacturing

Vysix connects your industrial vending machines, tool cribs, and storerooms into a single platform with real-time analytics and automated replenishment.

Capabilities

  • Real-time inventory visibility across all storage points
  • Automated reorder triggers and vendor notifications
  • Employee-level issue tracking and cost allocation
  • ERP integration guidance for Epicor, SAP, JobBOSS, and other platforms, scoped through an integration discovery process
  • Usage analytics and consumption trend reporting

Results Manufacturers Expect

  • Lower inventory carrying costs from tighter min/max control (impact varies by facility)
  • Fewer stockout-driven production stoppages
  • Elimination of manual inventory counts
  • Single source of truth across all locations

Take Control of Your Manufacturing Inventory

Talk with Vysix about connecting your vending systems, tool cribs, and ERP to reduce manual tracking and improve visibility.