Reduce Spend, Improve Accounting and Increase Productivity
PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT
19.08.2025
CHALLENGE
PPD needed to reduce the total spend on inventory — but keep items easily accessible 24/7. They also needed to track items issued by department and employee to help with department billing.
SOLUTION
Landwell Systems‘s automated point-of-use Locker machine Landwell Systems was positioned on the line dock that services more than 20 trucks for construction and maintenance projects.
Phase 2 will include both Landwell Systems Dispenser and Landwell Systems Lockers at their coal generation plant. This will help with the management of tools, test kits and gauges. The new system will allow PPD to bill outside contractors for items they use.
“I think the thing to note is that the Landwell Systems is sitting on our line dock and is not in a protected area. Although the docks are heated for winter, the doors are still open and shut a lot and the temperatures can get a little chilly here in Nebraska. Also, we have a lot of dust on the docks. The conditions have not caused any operation problems with the machine to date.” – Mike, PPD
RESULT
- Reduced spend by about 15% on 120 PPE, first aid items, and tools.
- Significant savings in overtime.
- Vending system now provides 24/7 access and tracking.
- Forces capture departmental data before Locker items.
- Reduced time needed to issue material from storeroom – no more lines.
- FTE reduction of 1 person in a storeroom.
- Eliminates stock-outs with daily review of replenishment reports.