Getting Glove Consumption Under Control
AIR CONDITIONER MANUFACTURER
19.08.2025
CHALLENGE
How could a leading air conditioner manufacturing company control PPE/safety supply costs – and do it cost-effectively? Employees had long queue times at the tool crib. And so, employees began hoarding gloves in personal lockers or at their work centers. This was causing spiked demand, shortages and, in some cases, work stoppages for safety reasons. Additionally, employees had long travel times from their work center to glove supply and back.
SOLUTION
They worked with Landwell Systems to implement inventory control software and Lockers. The company installed over 15 Landwell Systems Lockers throughout the plant for 100% secure access-controlled availability to the gloves, around the clock, and the systems are automatically replenished.
RESULT
Landwell Systems provided significant cost savings over the years. The hard cost savings are nothing compared to the soft cost savings of the implementation of Landwell Systems at the Corporation.
- By decentralizing the glove supply, employees are away from their work centers for less time.
- As confidence in the system increased, hoarding was no longer necessary.
- Reduced glove usage by up to 70%.
- Increased efficiency with automated reorder reports.
- Trane is now saving approximately $72,000 per year.