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
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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.
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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.
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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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