Inventory Management Transformation: Werk-Brau’s Success with MSC’s ControlPoint™ Vending Solutions

Since 1947, Werk-Brau has manufactured the highest quality and most innovative specialty products for the heavy equipment industry. They manufacture a complete line of O.E.M. and replacement attachments for excavators, mini excavators, backhoes, mini and full-size loaders, and crawler loaders.

Managing MRO inventory to ensure Werk-Brau is able to meet their production demands is a key component of their success. Werk-Brau is respected internationally for providing outstanding customer service and being dedicated to excellence in all aspects of their business. Werk-Brau manufactures and produces in Findlay Ohio, in a state-of-the-art facility.

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IDENTIFIED OPPORTUNITIES TO MANAGE AND TRACK INVENTORY USAGE

• Need to track tooling with visibility and reporting

• Need to manage large volume of inventory effectively with cost in mind

• Need to consolidate tooling and vendors

IMPLEMENTED CONTROLPOINT VENDING SOLUTION

• Identified appropriate vending units for carbide & small tooling components along with expansion plans

• Established regular reporting cadence to ensure inventory status visibility

• Created a customer-specific dashboard for high, slow, and non-moving inventory to identify improvement opportunities

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT DRIVES SAVINGS

• Reduced stock outs by 80%

• Reduced associate down time by 40%

• Saved $35K on dedicated stocking associate

“The convenience of the vending solution program has benefited our facility because we would not have been able to develop this type of experience on our own.”

Kyle Brenamen, Leader of Secondary Operations