Be in the Know with nexTrack
Be in the Know with nexTrack
Few things cause more worry on operational floors than being out of the loop or in the dark about when exactly a much-needed supply is supposed to arrive. Delays in supplies interrupt operations and have the potential to impact your bottom line.
nexAir readily meets these challenges by being a reliable provider that offers consistent service with on-time and trackable deliveries. We understand that timely deliveries and transparency in shipments are mission-critical elements for smooth operations.
You need responsive and helpful partners like us who are committed to providing timely supplies, equipment, and services. nexAir has the technology, capabilities, and industry-specific expertise to support you with smart and practical solutions coupled with agile execution.
nexTrack: Providing Next-Gen Logistics Solutions
nexTrack is a technology solution that provides our customers with a seamless and convenient way to track delivery times and locations, accurately monitor and manage assets, and easily adjust orders.
Here’s are some of nexTrack’s features:
Roadnet
Roadnet gives customers real-time updates on arrival times while ensuring that the right order is delivered at the right time. It features geo-coded delivery locations, detailed delivery schedule windows, and client-specific notes that reduce delays and confusion.
Benefits:
- You don’t have to check your order status. Roadnet is automatically updated.
- You’ll be the first to know if there’s any change in the expected time of arrival (ETA) or delivery status.
- You can choose which types of notifications to receive and how you receive them.
- Roadnet provides end-to-end alerts during the entire delivery process.
- Our customer support center can let you know the truck’s exact location at any given time.
ACM (Advanced Cylinder Management)
ACM allows us to manage all our cylinders across plants, branches, and customer sites with unique identification numbers and barcodes. These are then scanned throughout the cylinder’s life cycle from the time it leaves the plant until it is returned.
ACM is a systematic and organized way to control quality, manage inventory, monitor the supply chain, and internally allocate and audit supplies on-site.
Benefits:
- Accurate, real-time cylinder information
- Well-utilized assets and fewer shortages
- More detailed reports
- Better cylinder fill history tracking
- Less need for physical audits
- More accurate way of monitoring customer cylinder balances
- Paperless shipping and return processing
- No empty cylinder delivery
- More accurate internal allocation and department credit system
TED (TIMS Electronic Delivery)
TED provides paperless and speedy on-site updating of purchase orders, delivery quantities, and lot numbers that immediately reflect on your receipts. It also lets drivers make emergency route changes and expedite or reschedule deliveries based on customer needs.
It enables on-site printing or emailing of the Proof of Delivery straight from the driver’s mobile phone.
Benefits:
- Electronic updating of order and delivery documents
- Enables more agility and flexibility in deliveries
- Enables responsiveness to customers’ changing needs
- Provides timely updates and adjustments that are crucial to customers’ operational needs
nexAir: Your Reliable Supply Chain Partner
nexTrack is guided by our two main priorities: to help you Forge Forward while giving you the KnowHow to do so.
Forge Forward focuses on giving you the industry tools and technology you need to remain competitive. Having the latest tools and technology, however, aren’t enough. This is why we make it a point to share our applied industry knowledge with KnowHow. Industry professionals from the nexAir team partner with you in identifying solutions that improve efficiency and margins while helping you grow your business.
At nexAir, we not only deliver high-quality industrial gases and equipment, but we also provide a seamless technology-enabled supply chain through nexTrack. We believe that with the right tools and partner, you can Forge Forward with the right KnowHow to meet the dynamic demands of the market.
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Manufacturing downtime costs American companies billions annually. When production lines halt due to gas supply issues, every minute translates to lost revenue, missed deadlines, and frustrated customers. At nexAir, we've spent decades developing solutions that keep manufacturing operations running smoothly.
The Hidden Costs of Gas-Related Downtime
When manufacturers calculate downtime costs, they typically focus on labor and lost production. However, gas supply disruptions create cascading effects that multiply these losses:
- Production rescheduling that disrupts carefully optimized sequences
- Rush shipping fees to meet customer deadlines despite delays
- Quality inconsistencies when processes restart after interruptions
- Overtime costs to catch up after unplanned stoppages
- Reputation damage when delivery commitments are missed
For a typical mid-sized manufacturer, each hour of downtime represents $5,000-$10,000 in direct and indirect costs. Our analysis shows that gas-related issues cause 7-12% of total manufacturing downtime - a substantial opportunity for improvement.
From Reactive to Proactive: The Supply Continuum
Most facilities follow a predictable pattern in their gas management evolution:
Stage 1: Reactive Management At this stage, facilities order gas when they notice supplies running low or, worse, after running out. Emergencies are common, and disruptions are accepted as "part of doing business." One automotive parts supplier operating this way experienced 14 production interruptions in a single quarter.
Stage 2: Calendar-Based Management Facilities advance to scheduled deliveries based on estimated usage. While better than the reactive approach, this method still results in either excess inventory (tying up capital and space) or shortages when usage spikes occur. A plastics manufacturer following this model maintained 40% more cylinder inventory than necessary while still experiencing occasional stockouts.
Stage 3: Consumption-Based Management Our telemetry systems monitor actual gas consumption, automatically triggering orders based on usage patterns rather than calendar dates. This approach virtually eliminates both stockouts and excess inventory.
Stage 4: Integrated Supply Management The most advanced approach connects gas management directly to production planning systems. Upcoming production requirements automatically adjust supply parameters, ensuring resources are precisely aligned with needs. A medical device manufacturer using this approach reports zero gas-related downtime for 27 consecutive months while operating with minimal inventory buffers.
Our expert KnowHow™ in industrial gas applications allows us to guide customers through this evolution at a pace that makes sense for their operations.
Customizing Solutions for Maximum Uptime
Manufacturing environments vary dramatically in their gas requirements and operational constraints. We've developed flexible approaches that address these differences:
- For high-volume, consistent usage operations, our bulk systems eliminate the cylinder handling that frequently causes supply disruptions. Bulk installations include telemetry monitoring and automated ordering to prevent outages.
- For variable-demand environments, our microbulk delivery systems provide the benefits of bulk supply with lower volume commitments. These systems reduce handling requirements while maintaining the flexibility needed for changing production schedules.
- For specialized applications requiring multiple gas types, our gas management programs combine cylinder tracking, usage monitoring, and automated replenishment. This comprehensive approach ensures that specialty gases are always available when needed, regardless of how infrequently they might be used.
- For multi-site operations, our enterprise supply programs coordinate deliveries and optimize inventory across locations. By treating the organization's gas requirements holistically, we minimize both stockouts and excess inventory across the network.
This consultative approach ensures that manufacturers receive solutions aligned with their specific operational patterns rather than generic "one-size-fits-all" systems.
Beyond Traditional Supply: Integrated Services for Total Reliability
Maximum uptime requires more than just reliable gas delivery. Our integrated services address the full spectrum of gas-related reliability factors:
Equipment maintenance programs that prevent system failures before they impact production Technical gas specialists who resolve application issues that could otherwise cause production problems Safety training that prevents accidents leading to downtime events Emergency response capabilities that minimize impacts when unexpected events occur Supply chain redundancy that ensures continuity despite regional disruptions
These services complement our supply solutions to form a comprehensive reliability strategy. By addressing both everyday operations and exceptional circumstances, we help manufacturers Forge Forward with confidence that gas-related disruptions won't derail their production targets.
Measuring Success: The Results That Matter
The ultimate measure of any downtime reduction strategy is its impact on production metrics. Our manufacturing customers consistently report significant improvements after implementing our comprehensive gas management solutions:
Downtime reductions of 85-95% for gas-related issues Inventory cost decreases of 20-30% through optimized supply management Administrative time savings of 5-10 hours weekly through automated ordering and tracking Production schedule adherence improvements of 3-7% due to improved supply reliability
These performance gains translate directly to bottom-line benefits that typically deliver ROI within months rather than years. More importantly, they allow manufacturers to confidently make delivery commitments, knowing that gas supply issues won't compromise their ability to perform.
Don't let gas supply issues impact your productivity. Contact us today to explore our tailored solutions.
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