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OSG Corporation / MONOlithbox Tool Vending Machine
➀Purpose
Traditional tool ordering and inventory counting processes required significant time and manpower for tasks such as checking stock levels, processing orders, and conducting receiving inventories.
In response to requests such as “We want to reduce this burden” and “We want to manage inventory more efficiently,”
we proposed implementing MONOlithbox as a first step toward improving visibility on the shop floor.
②Key Points for Implementation
The customer’s challenge was simply to “reduce processing time.”
・Order processing time…Previously: 15–30 minutes
⇒After implementing MONOlithbox: A few seconds to 1 minute (or automated)
・Ordering errors/omissions…Difficulty checking inventory led to missed orders and duplicates
⇒After implementing MONOlithbox: Real-time inventory checks and automated email notifications eliminate errors
・Waiting for tool deliveries/shipping costs…Insufficient inventory and per-order shipping fees were issues
③Examples
The implementation of MONOlithbox has led to the following improvements on the shop floor:
・Inventory management… Digitization has improved visibility, prevented stockouts, and reduced the time required for inventory counts
・Ordering… Automated email notifications and report generation have minimized the effort required for ordering
・Logistics… Immediate shipping, reduced shipping costs, and elimination of delivery delays have created a stress-free experience
・Operations… With 24/7 availability, we have established a system that ensures tools are available whenever needed
④Results
Previously, the process—from inventory checks to order processing and receiving inventory counts—required the involvement of multiple people and took a significant amount of time.
However, with the introduction of MONOlithbox, automatic ordering based on preset reorder points has dramatically reduced the workload.
MONOlithbox is simple to implement and easy to use!
It reduces ordering time, minimizes reliance on manual labor, and significantly improves ordering accuracy and inventory counting,with expected annual cost savings ranging from several hundred thousand yen to over 1 million yen.
⑤ Feedback from Customers Who Have Implemented Our Solution
Having inventory on hand means we no longer have to worry about stockouts, so we can focus on our manufacturing work!
Since we can now access tools even on weekends and holidays, we can handle urgent jobs and have eliminated lost production opportunities!
With an accurate overview of your tool inventory, it becomes easier to manage production processes, making production planning a breeze!
We’re no longer bogged down by inventory counts and ordering tasks, so we can focus on our core business—and our operational efficiency has improved!
