Tool Crib & Perishable Tooling Management Software
An insert is cheap. A machine idle because the crib ran out of them is not. Kissflow tracks on-hand count against a reorder point for every item, logs every checkout against the job and operator, and reports consumption so an unusual burn rate gets noticed before it's absorbed into the budget.
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One system for what leaves the crib window and what needs reordering
An insert is a small, cheap, replaceable part. A machine standing idle because the crib ran out of them is an expensive problem nobody at the crib saw coming, because nobody was watching the bin count.
Perishable tooling, inserts, drill bits, end mills, moves through a crib window fast, and most cribs still run on a paper log or an honor system: no visibility into what's actually on the shelf, restocking triggered by an empty bin instead of a reorder point, and no way to tell whether one machine is burning through tooling at an unusually high rate versus every other machine running the same job. A crib manager reordering by feel either overstocks a slow-moving item or runs out of a fast-moving one, and either mistake costs money in a different place.
Kissflow tracks on-hand count against a reorder point for every item in the crib, logs every checkout against the job and operator that used it, and reports consumption by machine and operator, so restocking happens before a line waits and an unusual burn rate gets noticed instead of absorbed into a general supplies budget nobody questions.
A crib that runs on an honor system is one empty bin away from a stopped machine
Nobody sees the bin count
Stock at the crib window is invisible until someone walks up and finds it empty.
Reorder happens after the fact
Restocking gets triggered by a machine standing idle, not by a reorder point that caught the shortage first.
Checkout isn't tied to a job
A paper log or honor system doesn't tie what left the crib to the job or operator that used it.
Consumption is invisible
An unusually high burn rate on one machine gets absorbed into the general tooling budget instead of getting investigated.
Three modules. Built for the crib window.
Every module ships with default forms, reorder logic, and dashboards. Configure each one to your operating model in the visual builder.
Crib inventory and reorder points
Tracks on-hand count for every perishable tool in the crib and sets a reorder point, so restocking starts early.
Checkout against job or operator
Logs every insert, bit, or blade issued at the window against the work order and operator badge, replacing paper.
Consumption reporting by machine and operator
Reports tooling consumption by machine, operator, and job, so an unusually high burn rate on one line gets noticed.
From request to system of record in four steps
Capture
An operator checks out an insert, bit, or blade at the crib window against a job and badge.
Validate
The checkout is logged against the work order and operator, replacing the paper log, so every consumption ties to a job.
Track
On-hand count updates automatically and is tracked against each item's reorder point, and a restock request fires the moment the reorder point is hit — before the bin runs out.
Report
The register is the system of record for tooling, so consumption reports draw straight from it and an unusual burn rate gets noticed before it is absorbed into the budget.
What changes when tool crib management runs on Kissflow
| Process | Before Kissflow | On Kissflow |
|---|---|---|
| Stock visibility | Invisible until someone checks the shelf | On-hand count tracked per item |
| Reorder | Triggered by an empty bin | Triggered by a defined reorder point |
| Checkout | Paper log or honor system | Logged against job and operator |
| Consumption | Absorbed into a general budget | Reported by machine and operator |
| Accountability | No record of who took what | Every checkout tied to a person and job |
| Stockouts | A machine sits idle before anyone notices | Flagged before the bin hits zero |
Connects to the inventory and ERP systems you already run
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Built for the crib window, not a general inventory system
Reorder points, not empty-bin surprises
Every perishable item has its own reorder point, so restocking beats the stockout.
Checkout tied to job and operator
Every item leaving the crib is logged against who took it and what job it's for.
Consumption you can actually investigate
A burn rate spike on one machine or operator is visible, not buried in a general supplies line.
Live in weeks, not a re-implementation
Configure the crib register, reorder points, and reports in the visual builder, without a change request against ERP.
Accountability without paperwork
Every checkout carries a name and a job number automatically, replacing the honor system.
Built for speed at the window
Checkout is fast enough to actually replace the paper log, not slow the operator down.
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We help plant leaders keep the crib stocked before a machine ever waits
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Get SupportTooling, Die & Fixture Management tracks durable, serialized tooling, dies and fixtures, through a full lifecycle of refurbishment, calibration, and retirement. This app tracks consumable, perishable tooling, inserts, bits, and blades, checked out at the crib window and tracked by consumption rate, not individual asset history.
Consumable, high-turnover items issued at the crib window: inserts, drill bits, end mills, and blades, tracked by consumption rather than individual lifecycle.
Configurable per item, typically based on average consumption and lead time, so restocking triggers before the bin empties.
No. If you run a broader inventory or ERP system, Kissflow adds the crib-specific checkout, consumption, and reorder workflow and can connect to it.
Yes. Plant leaders configure the crib register, reorder points, and consumption reports in the visual builder, and the AI Builder can generate a working app from a plain-language description.
Through APIs and integration connectors, under single sign-on and role-based access, with every action written to an audit log.
Configuration and AI generation move delivery from weeks to days, without a multi-year platform program or an engineering backlog.
Kissflow is certified to SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3, ISO/IEC 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, and CCPA, hosted on Google Cloud with data residency in the US, EU, APAC, and Oceania.
