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.
How it works
Each reader communicates with the centralized Helios™ Harmony console, integrated into Hospital Information Technologies to:
Installed by a skilled ARC technician onto existing or custom storage systems, each scalable kit:
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
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