At Equans, where manual and electrical tools are used on a daily basis, Zuply smart, automated vending systems provide an efficient and safe way to make tools available to employees, while at the same time greatly improving management and inventory control.

What do Zuply vending machines do at Equans?

Zuply vending machines are specially designed vending machines that not only dispense tools, but also offer the option to return them after use. They work with access control via badges and the vending machines automatically register who uses which tool, for how long and when it was returned.

Benefits for industrial companies

1. Time savings and continuity

Employees no longer have to wait at a dispensing counter. Tools are available 24/7, directly on the work floor, which increases productivity

2. Inventory management and insight

The machines automatically keep track of which items have been issued, by whom, and when they were returned. This makes inventory management and maintenance planning easier and more accurate. In addition, employees can easily see via the machine who has a tool in their possession if it is not available in the machine.

3. Loss and theft prevention

By registering users and making them responsible for the borrowed tools, the risk of loss or theft is significantly reduced.

4. Cost savings

Fewer lost tools and more efficient use ensure lower replacement costs and less waste.

5. Maintenance and safety

Zuply vending machines at Equans recognise tools that require maintenance or are automatically blocked if they are defective. This prevents unsafe use.

6. Flexibility in range

In addition to tools, consumables such as screws, bits, gloves or batteries can also be dispensed from the same machine.