Supply Point Systems, Inc.
2010
Who is Supply Point Systems
• Founded 1997
• Manufacturing in UK
•Founded 1999
•Manufacturing in NC, USA
Who is Supply Point Systems
• Facilities in Brazil, Germany, Italy, India and
China
• Global OEMs
– Kennametal, J&L Industrial/MSC, Cromwell
• Distributors
– National Distributors in Germany, France, Belgium,
Sweden, Spain, South Africa, Australia
1500+ Machines Installed in the Americas
3000+ Total Machines Installed in 18 Countries
SPS US Operations
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Local Suppliers and Sub-Contractors
CE and UL Certification
Dedicated support staff
1st, 2nd and 3rd level support
In-house Training
On-site Installation and Training
> 1200 Customers in Americas
> 2000 Installations in Americas
SupplyPoint Concept
• 24 hr product availability
• 24 hr product security
• Multiple languages for all markets
• Full audit trails
• Complete user accountability
• Reduction of product inventories
• Easy to use and maintain systems
• Total control over consumables
• Line side availability
• Automatic product procurement
Modular Design
• Machines can be
extended easily
• Drawer configurations
can be changed easily
Technology
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Minimal Moving Parts (No Motors)
Standard Computers
Industrial Touch Screens
Industry Standard Accessories
Quick Change Configuration
SPS Products
SupplyPoint/ToolBoss™ Vending System
• Progressively opening drawers
• Integrated Cupboards
(electronic & key)
• Lockers
• RotoPoint rotary machine
• Electronically controlled Tool
Cabinets (ECTC/Journeyman)
• Weighing System
• Complete Software Suite
Comprehensive Software
SPS Software Suite
• Issues New and Used Tools, Returns for Re-use, Rework
or Scrap
• Tracks Items by User, Machine, Job and 3 additional
Auxiliary Fields
• Ability to Force Used before New
• Pick List Capabilities
• Kitting
• Rationing
• Restrictions (by item and location)
• Refill or Min/Max
• Expiration Dates
• Batch numbers
SPS Software Suite (cont.)
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Stock rotation (FIFO)
Graphical and Text Search
External Stock
Multiple Input Device Support
Extensive Reporting (automatic or manual)
Electronic Ordering (automatic or manual)
Import/Export Options
Checks Remote Item Availability
Multi-Language
Layered Security
Automatic Updating
System Dashboard
Comprehensive Reporting
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Over 35 highly configurable reports
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All reports can be set up to be exported, sent by email or FTP
automatically on a schedule
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High visibility and accessibility of current trends and costs and statistics
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Reports can be generated in real-time, by any authorized person on the
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All the information which exists in the SPS System is available in a variety
of usable formats at the click of a mouse.
Comprehensive Reporting
• Reports can be used to analyze Stock, Usage, Suppliers,
Refill requirements, etc.
• Reports allow selection of fields to display, sort order,
filter criteria, etc.
• Field order and column widths can be customized
• Custom fields can be generated
• Any report can be customized and saved for easy reuse
Who is using it?
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Users log on with unique alphanumeric
identifier, or by swiping card - secure
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Image of user displayed after
successful log on – reduces errors
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Additional password protection
available if required.
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Biometric authentication available
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Option on a per-user basis to dispense
used items first.
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Highly configurable restrictions &
rationing policies based on users, or
groups
Multiple language selection
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What is it being used for?
• Specify department
• Specify cost center/cell
• Specify Job/ Works order
Number
• Specify Machine
• Restricted by user groups
• Items available only where
applicable
How can I find that Item?
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Item sorted in groups and sub groups
Filter options
Alias field for further identification
New/used sensitive
Graphical search
Max & min quantities
How many can I have?
• Single item per compartment
• Multiple item compartments
• Multiple item drawers
• Unlimited external locations
• Enforce fixed withdraw
quantities
• Image file for each item to
avoid confusion
• Ability to cancel and return
• Ability to enforce rationing
Items have rules and properties
• Items can be new, used, scrap etc.
• Tickets can be issued on withdrawal
• Items can be batch traceable – full
audit trail!
• Set custom reorder levels for each
item
• Define different supplier for each item
• Any product can be managed as FIFO
• Can be bulk (weighable) items
• Issue repaired/used items before new
• Return items for reuse, rework or
scrap
• Different costs for new and used items
Drawer Based System
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Very few moving parts (no motors)
Provides quick change capabilities
Most cost effective solution for manufacturing
Drawer sizes designed for metalworking to MRO
markets
Drawer Based System
• 14 different drawer sizes
• Small drawers to large drawers
Drawer Based System
Integrated Electronic Cupboards
• 3 Sizes that can be integrated anywhere
in the standard frame
• Provides capability to store very large
items or bulk packaging
• Effective for MRO and PPE
Integrated Cupboards
Locker Units
• Useful when a large
number of bulk storage
locations are required
• Connects as a standard
frame to the main
machine
• Effective for MRO and
PPE
Locker Units
ECTC
• Low-cost entry level solution
• Individually controlled
drawers
• Provides high capacity
storage for less valuable
and/or slow moving items
• Can be configured as an addon to the standard machine
or as a stand alone unit
• Based on a Lista™ cabinet
ECTC
L.I.D. Unit
• High number of
individually secure
locations
• Management of packs vs.
unit issue quantities
• Satellite Stores
• Bulk storage
• Affords a high variance of
volume and quantity
L.I.D. Unit
• Unique manual override is available
• Override can be specific to locations and
requires no disassembly
L.I.D. Unit
• Reconfiguration can be based on a “channel”
rather than the whole drawer
• Can be done on-site and is simple
Weighing Unit
RotoPoint
– Secure management of a wide variety of parts in
lower volume (gloves, goggles, glue etc.)
– For items that are not critical and low value but do
have a high overall cost to the user
RotoPoint Next Gen
• Mechanical and Production Design Changes
• Future Reconfigurable
• Available April 2011
HandHeld Mobile Solution
– Aides in control of external
stock
– For handling mini cribs
– Accessory to standard
vending systems
Latest Frame Design
• Extra Capacity
• Reduced cost per
unit stored
• Increased Flexibility
• Simple manual
override
• Built-in Diagnostics
Latest Frame
• Increased capacity within
existing footprint
– 104 locations in a main frame
– 113 locations in an add-on
frame
• Compatible with all existing
SPS systems
• Improved system robustness
and reliability
Building Blocks
Base Unit
Single Bay
Drawer Trays
Drawer Trays
Drawer Trays
Drawer Trays
Drawer Trays
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Examples
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