SteelTech Manufacturing

How SteelTech Manufacturing Uses Devitrak to Prevent Asset Loss and Optimize Equipment Management

SteelTech Manufacturing, a leading steel production company based in Pittsburgh, PA, operates several large factories with complex machinery and valuable tools essential to their operations. Managing these assets across multiple locations is a significant challenge, and the company had been experiencing frequent losses and misplacements of equipment, leading to increased costs and operational delays. To address these issues, SteelTech Manufacturing implemented Devitrak, a comprehensive asset management solution, to enhance their equipment tracking and management processes.

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Challenges Faced by SteelTech Manufacturing:

Frequent loss or misplacement of high-value tools and machinery parts across multiple factory locations.
Difficulty in tracking the usage and maintenance of specialized equipment.
Inefficient manual processes for managing inventory, leading to inaccurate records and delays in production.
Lack of accountability among staff for the use and return of equipment.

Solutions Provided by Devitrak:

Comprehensive Asset Tracking

SteelTech uses Devitrak to monitor all assets, including tools, machinery parts, and safety equipment, in real-time across their factories. The app’s geolocation tracking ensures that items are always accounted for, whether they are on the factory floor, in storage, or in transit between locations.

Automated Check-In/Check-Out System

The implementation of Devitrak’s check-in/check-out system has significantly reduced the loss of equipment. Staff members are required to log the use of any tool or device through Devitrak, which automatically records the user, time of checkout, and expected return date. This has increased accountability and reduced unreturned items.

Maintenance Scheduling and Alerts

To keep machinery running smoothly, SteelTech relies on Devitrak to schedule and track maintenance tasks. The system sends automated alerts for upcoming maintenance and logs all completed tasks, ensuring that no machine is overlooked. This proactive approach minimizes downtime due to unexpected equipment failures.

Inventory Management

Devitrak allows SteelTech to maintain accurate inventory records of all tools and spare parts. The app’s stock level monitoring feature ensures that critical items are always in stock, and automated alerts notify the purchasing department when supplies need to be reordered.

Custom Reporting

SteelTech generates detailed reports on equipment usage, maintenance history, and asset movement using Devitrak’s customizable reporting feature. These insights have helped the company identify patterns in equipment loss and develop strategies to prevent future occurrences.

Examples of Devices and Items Managed:

Specialized Tools

Track the usage, location, and maintenance of high-value tools used in steel production, such as welding torches, grinders, and cutting machines.

Machinery Parts

Monitor the availability and condition of essential machinery parts, such as rollers, conveyor belts, and hydraulic systems, ensuring that they are always ready for use when needed.

Safety Equipment

Manage the inventory and distribution of safety equipment like helmets, gloves, and protective eyewear, ensuring that all staff have access to the necessary protective gear.

Portable Devices

Keep track of portable devices used in quality control and inspection processes, such as handheld scanners, thermal cameras, and calibration tools.

Outcome

By adopting Devitrak, Greenfield Family Clinic has significantly improved the efficiency of its medical equipment and supply management. The real-time tracking and automated processes have reduced the administrative burden on staff, ensuring that critical medical tools are always available and in top condition. As a result, the clinic can provide better, more reliable care to its patients, with fewer disruptions due to equipment shortages or malfunctions.