SFI Automated Stores Hub - SFI Australia - Shutdown Tools Store & Consumable Partner

Automated Stores Hub.

SFI’s Automated Stores Hub is designed to ensure commercial control and reduce downtime when it comes to distributing and tracking tools on smaller shutdowns and construction projects.

Our automated stores model is combined with cutting edge technology that removes the need for staffing that is typically required to facilitate tool hire.

Tooling has never been more accessible.

SECURITY OF SUPPLY

By understanding your consumables and industrial supply usage SFI are able to ensure security of supply, even in often remote locations.

The unique Monitor software incorporated into the Automated Stores Hub has the ability to forecast and predict consumable usage and tools usage, giving you peace-of-mind.

COMMERCIAL CONTROL

SFI’s Monitor: Logistics Management System ensures commercial control of your project by providing tool usage reports and budget reports in real-time.

Supervisors have the ability to access detailed reports at the click of a button to ensure your budgets are maintained and all transactions are transparent and traceable.

COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT

Safety is always our highest priority.

The cutting-edge reporting included with the Automated Stores Hub provides real-time reporting on test and tag compliance, tool and equipment tracking and overall inventory management.

By putting compliance first, only safe, reliable tools can be used onsite.

How does it work?

Access to the Automated Stores Hub is available to staff with secure ID cards by simply scanning at the entrance.
All tools, consumables and industrial supplies are made available to work crews.
Available with two key checkout options, from simple self-serve technology where your team onsite is trusted to get on with the job. To advanced, high security tracing and tracking supported by CCTV. Your crew enters, grab what they require and get on the move.

SELF-SERVE OR FULLY AUTOMATED

Using SFI’s patented technology, our systems understand the items you have and records the transaction with optional notifications sent direct to the site supervisor.
When items aren’t returned… optional alerts are sent direct to your crew and supervisor, saving you thousands in lost tools.
No labour requirements further save costs.
By being strategic with the location of the Automated Stores Hub you further reduce time walking to and from traditional tool stores, adding to your productivity and bottom-line.

What tooling is included?

We have developed a core range of common tools, consumables and industrial supplies that can be made available in the Automated Stores Hub or customised to your needs:

Lifting / Rigging
Electrical & Lighting
Welding
Power Tools
Torque Tools
Air Equipment
Ventilation
Hand Tools
General Consumables
Safety (PPE)

No lines, no checkouts and conveniently located where you need your critical tooling. The Automated Stores Hub is an innovative solution to sites where fully staffed tool stores are not practical.

Packed with everything you could need, the Automated Stores Hub gives you the flexibility in knowing that all the materials and tooling needed for your job are at arms length, reducing downtime and only costing you for the tools and items used. This gives you further confidence that you have the tools you need when you need them.

Checkout Options

Two key checkout options, from simple self-serve to track and trace technology.

CHECKOUT OPTION ONE

SELF-SERVE SCANNING

Individual crew members enter with their NFC Card, grab what they need and scan their items at the self serve checkout.

CHECKOUT OPTION TWO

100% AUTOMATED

Supported by CCTV (closed-circuit television), individual crew members enter with their NFC card, grab what they need and return to their work.

SFI’s cutting-edge technology is able to read what has been hired and records the transaction. No scanning, and no fuss with optional notifications sent direct to the site supervisor.