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Traceability — The potential for errors such as wrong fills is reduced but any errors can be quickly traced and identified.

Stock control — Additionally, the levels in the storage tanks can be monitored within the system software, and alerts can be triggered at reorder levels.

Automation — Full data integration to dealer management systems (DMS) can be configured. Real-time job or fleet number validation means the dispense is approved only if the number is valid at the time of the dispense request.

On completion of the dispense, the applicable data is written into the DMS against the applicable job or fleet number.

A key benefit here is that it removes the potential for human error in transposing data from one system to another, and it provides labour savings.

WHY WOULD OIL-MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS APPEAL TO PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOPS?

Many of the system benefits — speed, accuracy, completeness, and seamlessly connecting every dispense to work orders — appeal particularly to large workshop organisations. Automatically recording and keeping dispense data also fulfills one of the requirements for Quality Management System ISO 9001.

The transparency of fluid-dispensing operations in the workshop also means supervisors can spot any instances of the wrong fluid being dispensed, thus avoiding damage to a vehicle and a potential customer relations nightmare. The source of any errors can be quickly identified. While minimising shrinkage between fluids bought and sold, the system also makes inventory management simple and accessible on any device.

Automated record keeping, operational transparency, and automated DMS data entry for billing purposes are rolled into one system that also provides the workshop’s customers with an efficient and professional experience.

WIRELESS TECH MAKES INSTALLATION EASY

Advance Fluid Control has extensive experience in the field of fluid management and provides and supports the Graco Pulse Pro Fluid Management System nationwide.

The Graco Pulse Pro system has been a success around the globe, in smaller automotive workshops through to heavy equipment maintenance centres such as mines. The system offers both fixed-reel dispensing and mobile trolleys, and the wireless control system makes it quick for Advance Fluid Control to install. On-site installation takes no more than half a day in most cases. There is no cutting into pipes to install valves and meters, as is required with hard-wired systems, and likewise there are no cables to run around the workshop.

The system provides many options, and AFC can evaluate the most suitable option based on the site layout and what the customer wants to achieve.

If you have any questions or issues with fluid management that you would like to discuss, call AFC on 0800 538 058, or, to see some of the solutions available, visit advancefluidcontrol.co.nz/ graco-pulse-pro.

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