How nexTrack Simplifies Asset Tracking and Inventory Management

Industrial operations lose money when they can’t locate cylinders and equipment. Welding crews waste time searching for argon bottles that might be on another floor or a different job site. Rental charges accumulate on cylinders that got returned but never checked back into inventory systems. nexTrack eliminates these problems by automating cylinder tracking and providing real-time visibility into gas inventory.

The Cylinder Location Problem

Gas cylinders move constantly between storage areas, work locations, and return staging. A 200-cylinder inventory might be spread across three buildings, two job sites, and a maintenance shop. Traditional tracking methods rely on manual logs that break down as operations scale up.

Missing cylinders represent tied-up capital. Companies often purchase additional inventory to compensate for cylinders they can’t locate, which compounds the financial waste. nexTrack uses electronic monitoring to track cylinder locations automatically and updates inventory records in real time. Operations managers see current cylinder locations on demand instead of sending workers to physically search multiple areas.

Automated Delivery Alerts

Running out of gas stops production immediately. Traditional reordering relies on workers checking gauges and remembering to call for refills, which fails during busy periods when everyone focuses on production deadlines.

nexTrack monitors cylinder levels and triggers automatic delivery requests when supply drops below preset thresholds. The system contacts nexAir directly without requiring manual intervention. Refills arrive before cylinders run empty, preventing production interruptions. Custom alert thresholds adapt to different operational patterns, ensuring appropriate inventory levels across diverse needs.

Rental Cost Control

Cylinder rental fees accumulate daily whether you’re using the gas or not. Cylinders that operators forgot to return cost money sitting idle. The tracking system identifies cylinders that have been idle beyond normal usage patterns, prompting investigation into whether they should return to the supplier.

Return verification happens automatically when cylinders leave your facility. The system confirms returns against supplier records, catching administrative errors that lead to billing disputes. Operations pay only for cylinders they have, not ones the paperwork says they have.

Usage Pattern Analysis

Understanding gas consumption helps optimize inventory levels and predict future needs. nexTrack collects detailed usage data that reveals consumption patterns across different time periods. This information helps right-size inventory to match demand without tying up capital in excess cylinders.

Historical data supports better project planning. When bidding new work, you can reference consumption data from similar past projects to estimate gas requirements accurately. This prevents both over-ordering that wastes money and under-ordering that causes mid-project supply interruptions.

Integration with Operations

The tracking system works within existing workflows rather than adding separate tasks. Automated data collection eliminates manual logging that workers skip during busy periods. Multiple users can access tracking data simultaneously from different locations, improving coordination about supply status.

Mobile access lets field personnel check cylinder availability before traveling to remote job sites. Knowing specific equipment location prevents wasted trips to locations that don’t have the needed supplies.

Getting Started

Companies that implement effective asset tracking see immediate improvements in operational efficiency. Cylinders stay accounted for, deliveries happen proactively, and rental costs align with usage. nexAir’s KnowHow™ guides the implementation process to ensure the system matches your specific tracking needs and workflow patterns. Contact nexAir today to learn how nexTrack can help you Forge Forward with better visibility and control over your gas cylinder inventory.