Intelligent Storage

Storage that knows what it holds and signals what it needs.

The challenge

On the wards, knowing what is there, where it is and what is about to expire usually takes manual checks that eat into time for patient care.

What we focus on

  • Point-of-care storage design
  • Stock visibility by location
  • Expiry and rotation control

What changes

Stock visible by location

What is there and where, in every storeroom and every ward store.

Fewer expired products

Products close to expiry are identified in time to use them first or move them.

More time for patients

Nurses spend less time checking shelves and sorting out shortages.

Capabilities

Inventory and stock counts

Planned counts by location, without closing the storeroom or interrupting activity, with differences recorded and explained.

Expiry management and stock redistribution

Tracking of batches and expiry dates, and redistribution of material close to expiry to where it will be used.

Questions we are often asked

What is smart storage in a hospital?

A warehouse or ward store where you know at all times what is there and where, and which signals when to replenish or when a product is close to expiry.

Is RFID always needed?

No. Depending on the product and the unit, Kanban or two-bin may be enough; RFID is reserved for where it adds most value, such as high-cost devices.

How does it help reduce expired stock?

By tracking batches and expiry dates by location, products close to expiry are identified in time to be used first or moved to another unit.

Shall we talk about how it applies to your hospital?

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