Intelligent RFID

Kanban Inventory System

Cost-effective 2-bin inventory solution

Kanban Overview

Capitalizing on current and future investments, the venerable Helios™ based Intelligent Kanban Inventory Management System adapts to and can be installed in existing cabinet, shelving, or bin-based systems, enabling automated, RFID-based inventory and information management without the need for costly remodeling or full system replacement.

Driving operational efficiency to save valuable time and expense, the Helios™ Intelligent Kanban Inventory Management System includes a wall-mounted reader and RFID-enabled cards that are assigned to the bins or shelves in the storeroom location. As stock reaches a critical low or stockout, caregivers move the RFID-enabled card from the front of the bin(s) and into the wall-mounted reader.

  • Adapts to your existing shelving, cabinets, or bins,
  • Speeds up supply chain response and restocking processes
  • Enables real-time inventory tracking and data collection via Helios™ wall-mounted readers
  • Installed by skilled ARC technicians
Medical supplies are organized in clear bins on shelves using a Kanban system.

How it works

Each reader communicates with the centralized Helios™ Harmony console, integrated into Hospital Information Technologies to:

  • Create electronic alerts
  • Automate order entry
  • Provide data for PAR optimization and inventory compression

Installed by a skilled ARC technician onto existing or custom storage systems, each scalable kit:

  • Is intuitively designed
  • Ensures cost-effective automated inventory and information management

How To Use: Easy As 1 2 3

1. Use the Last Item

Staff remove the final product from the front bin, triggering the need for replenishment. Behind the scenes, RFID readers quietly register the activity.

2. Drop the Kanban Card

Place the Kanban card into the clear drop box. This signals the Helios™ Harmony console to generate an automated reorder alert.

3. Restock Seamlessly

Supplies are restocked efficiently using data-driven PAR optimization. The bin is refilled, and the Kanban card is reset—ready for the next cycle.

Benefits

  • Integrated into the Helios™ Harmony Console System

  • Connected to Hospital Information Systems, providing ongoing, near real-time inventory and replenishment data

  • Improve operational efficiency and data accuracy

  • Reduce inventory levels, stockouts, and overall supply chain costs

Ready to Transform Your Inventory Management?

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