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Inventory Control

We hear it every visit. Shops locked into multi-year deals with the catalog houses – promised the world, delivered frustration, can’t get anyone on the phone, never see your sales engineer… sound familiar?

Shared Features for All Systems

Custom Built

Designed to your specific requirements, fitting your shop's unique setup.

Cloud Monitoring

Min/max levels tracked via cloud data for real-time accuracy.

Restocking Handled by Us

We manage all restocking or automatic ordering with a blanket PO, saving you time.

Proactive Local Stock Management

We work with you to identify high-usage tools and stock them locally, ensuring your machines never stop.

Custom Reporting

Tailored reports based on your needs, delivered daily, weekly, or monthly.

Usage Control

Limits on usage by user (e.g., alerts management if an operator takes too many custom drills in one shift).

Choose the Right Fit For Your Shop

Vending Systems

  • Suited for environments with a large number of unique items, located close to the work area.
  • Fully secure with individual compartment locking systems for added control.
  • Instant access via code or badge, with real-time tracking to prevent shortages.

digital toolcrib

(Ideal for Job Shops)

  • Perfect for tool cribs, smaller shops, or environments with diligent users and limited access.
  • Utilizes your existing cabinets or locations, offering flexibility without new hardware.
  • Customized drawers with labeled compartments keep tools organized by job or machine, cutting search time and maintaining a clutter-free workspace.
  • Scan barcodes using our web based inventory control application that can operate on any device with internet access (e.g., iPad, Android, iPhone, PC).

digital toolcrib

Smart Drawer

Robocrib tx750

What sets us apart from the competition

In both cases, Lloyd Gage’s family-owned approach ensures flexibility and personalized service. We’ll study your shop—your tools, usage rates, and goals—to recommend the solution that best suits your shop size, production type, and operational needs, with consistent, expert support from your sales rep at the same frequency for both options

ailored Technology

Whether you choose RoboCrib’s secure vending or VMI’s customizable drawer system with our app, we blend advanced tech with hands-on expertise from your dedicated sales rep, ensuring personalized attention and high accuracy.

Optimal Inventory Control

Our data-driven algorithms and proactive stocking prevent shortages and waste, saving you time and money while ensuring tools are always available for your machines.

Flexible & Creative Solutions

As a family-owned business, we adapt to your needs—not a rigid model— recommending RoboCrib or VMI based on your shop size, production type, and usage rates.

Reliable Local Support

With local stock, frequent on- site visits from your sales rep, and real-time monitoring, we provide rapid response and expert guidance, setting us apart from competitors who rely on delivery drivers or automated systems.

Cost Efficiency

By minimizing downtime, overstocking, and shortages, our solutions reduce operational costs while boosting productivity for your shop.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to common questions about Lloyd Gage’s inventory control solutions

RoboCrib is a secure vending unit requiring a code/badge for
access, with users logging in to select tools. VMI uses your
existing tooling drawers with labels/barcodes and our app to
locate tools. Both track usage with unique logins, but we’ll
recommend the best fit based on your shop size, production
type, and usage rates.

We’ll learn about your goals, study your tool usage, and
assess your shop’s needs (e.g., production vs. job shop,
usage rates) to recommend the solution that optimizes your
inventory.

Your dedicated sales rep visits weekly or bi-weekly for both
RoboCrib and VMI, ensuring high accuracy, pride, and expert
support—not just a delivery driver.

Yes! Both RoboCrib and VMI use dynamic algorithms to
adjust inventory based on usage trends, ensuring flexibility for
your shop.

We maintain a one-month supply of high-volume items locally
and have built-in manufacturer deliveries for RoboCrib, while
VMI’s real-time monitoring prevents shortages through
proactive restocking.

Contact us for a risk-free consultation, and we’ll assess your
needs, study your tool usage, and recommend RoboCrib or
VMI, with ongoing support from your sales rep.