RFID-enabled two-bin replenishmentT

RFID-enabled two-bin replenishment
The Logi-D 2BIN-iD solution is unique in that it requires no counting or data entry in the user department and only limited involvement from users. It facilitates inventory turnover and control of inventory levels, and it helps prevent the expiration of products.
HOW IT WORKS
2BIN-iD, the patented RFID-enabled two-bin replenishment solution, begins with an established quantity of a given item divided into two batches and stored in primary and secondary compartments of a single storage module. When the primary compartment is empty, clinical staff transfer its identification tag (which contains an RFID transponder) to a wall-mounted RFID “reader” board located near the storage unit. They then begin using items from the secondary compartment, which holds a set number of days’ worth of inventory. Placing the primary compartment’s tag on the board triggers an automated replenishment request before critical supply thresholds are met. The system transmits the request to a middleware application and, prompted by customizable business rules, onward to the hospital’s material management information system, which then generates a pick list for stock items or a requisition for direct purchase items. During their delivery rounds, material management staff transfer the remaining supplies to the primary compartment and replenish the new supplies in the secondary one while returning the corresponding RFID location tag to the primary compartment to conclude the replenishment cycle. This ensures stock rotation and helps prevent stock wastage due to expiration and communicate replenishment status to users.
KEY FEATURES & BENEFITS
• Eliminates excess inventory through an accurate demand chain
• Eliminates manual & erroneous demand assessments
• Accurate demand feed ensures just-in-time inventory levels
• Prevents disruptive stockouts through accurate demand response
• An accurate demand feed drives accurate demand response
• Prevents inventory wastage due to expiration
• Built-in stock rotation feature ensures FIFO (First In, First Out)