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Trane — “Why is our glove consumption so high?” Now saving approximately $72,000 per year.

Trane — “Why is our glove consumption so high?” Now saving approximately $72,000 per year.

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DGI Supply | 800.923.6255 | www.dgisupply.com Trane — heating ventilating and ac manufacturing “Why is our glove consumption so high?” Now saving approximately $72,000 per year. Problem: How could a leading air conditioner manufacturing company control PPE/safety supply costs - and do it cost-effectively? Employees had long queue times at the tool crib. And so employees began hoarding gloves in personal lockers or at their work centers. This was causing spiked demand, shortages and, in some cases, work stoppages for safety reasons. Additionally, employees had long travel times from their work center to glove supply and back. Solution: Trane worked with DoALL-DGI Supply to implement AutoCrib inventory control software and dispensing systems. The company installed over 15 AutoCr

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