The critical inventory indicators permit a quick view of the current equipment status and easy identification of critical components, the failure of which are likely to have the biggest impact.

The supplier evaluation graphical display enables you to identify easily which suppliers are able to timeously deliver critical components to keep your
plant working.

BATEMAN's inventory-management system provides an assured and timeous supply of spare parts to maintain the optimal performance of facilities and equipment supplied by BATEMAN.

The system may be installed in both new and existing process facilities. When planned for at the outset of a project, the installation can be optimised during project delivery.

BATEMAN's inventory-management system will enable you to:

• Maximise stock availability
• Minimise stock holding
• Improve forecasting accuracy
• Reduce waste
• Minimise obsolescence and stock write-offs
• Render inventories more visible
• Automate the demand-to-replenish process
• Enhance customer satisfaction

How BATEMAN's inventory-management system works

The system's Barloworld Optimus risk-management methodology establishes a risk profile on every spare part.

• Improved forecasting ensures the supply of spares can be adjusted to match demand
• Smaller investment on an optimised inventory, despite improved spares availability
• Reduced administration on emergency and direct orders.

The system is supported by state-of-the-art decision-support software with many functions, including :

• Supply and lead-time management
• Stock profiling and classification
• Inventory modelling and strategic planning
• Replenishment and distribution
• Excess stock management
• Key performance and process monitoring.

The system can be linked to the Bateman e-Manual system

• User-friendly spares identification
• Easy access to single-source procurement.