Your supplies, accessible 24/7.
Each employee takes what they need, with badge-controlled access.
Measurable results within the first few weeks.
A smart industrial dispensing machine controls the distribution of your supplies, simplifies access to essential items and turns every pickup into useful data to drive your operations.
A solution for every reality in the field.
We combine different technologies depending on the products to manage, the level of control required and your operations.
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Small to medium-sized items, dispensed one at a time in a controlled way.
- Unit-by-unit distribution
- Traceability of withdrawals
What you don't measure costs you the most.
A simple loop that runs on its own.
The essentials, at a glance.
Turnkey, from the first call to continuous optimization.
A solution adapted to your reality. More than a machine: a partner who supports you at every step, for simpler, more efficient and more profitable supplies management.
Ready to regain control over your industrial supplies?
A Lemieux expert analyzes your needs and presents you with a concrete savings scenario, in under 30 minutes.
A smart industrial dispensing machine is a device installed in your plant that releases supplies (PPE, tools, consumables) only to authorized employees, and logs every pickup. Each withdrawal is linked to a person, a department or a work order. The system tracks inventory in real time and triggers replenishment. At Lemieux, the solution includes analysis, installation, training and restocking.
Almost any item your teams consume often or that is expensive: gloves, safety glasses, ear plugs, masks, abrasives, drill bits, cutting inserts, batteries, tools and measuring instruments. Small items go in a coil vending machine. Bulk or bulky items go in scale-door lockers or cabinets. Tools that are borrowed and returned go in lockers with tracked returns.
The coil vending machine dispenses one item at a time (small formats). The scale-door locker weighs what is taken out (bulk, large quantities). The RFID cabinet automatically recognizes items taken out or returned, with no scanning. Lemieux often combines several types depending on your products.
Yes. A dispensing machine can become profitable as soon as a company is losing time managing its supplies or incurring costs from stockouts, uncontrolled purchases or a lack of visibility, regardless of its size. At Lemieux, we adapt the solution to your actual needs, not to the size of your company. We build a tailored, scalable partnership with you that fits your operations.
Each employee identifies themselves with their card, badge or PIN before each pickup. You define which items each employee or department can take, and in what quantity (per shift, per day, per week). Each pickup can also be linked to a work order or a cost center.
Yes. You set a limit per item and per period, for example 2 pairs of gloves per shift. Beyond that, the machine refuses the pickup or requires a manager's approval.
Consumption by employee, by department, by item and by period, stock levels and actual cost by work order. Reports can be viewed online and sent automatically by email.
Lemieux can take care of it for you. When an item reaches its minimum threshold, an order is triggered automatically. On the agreed schedule, our team then delivers to your plant and restocks the equipment. You no longer have to manage routine orders. Prefer to keep part of the operations in-house? That's possible too. We adapt how responsibilities are shared, supply, delivery and restocking, to whatever scenario suits your business best.
In general, transactions are held in memory and sent as soon as the connection returns; doors stay locked during a power outage.
The cost depends on the solution chosen: the type and number of devices, the quantity of items to manage and the agreement type. Lemieux offers purchase, lease and managed service options. Your needs assessment is free and leads to a detailed proposal, including costs and projected profitability.
Depending on the products managed and your current practices, a smart dispensing machine can reduce supply spending by 20% to 40%. The savings come from better control over pickups, automated replenishment, less waste and fewer rush orders, as well as time saved managing the stockroom. At Lemieux, we assess your savings potential and return on investment based on your actual data.
The payback period depends on your consumption, your current supply method and the level of control you're looking for. In every proposal, Lemieux presents a personalized profitability analysis that estimates the payback period and the potential savings. Throughout the year, we periodically review your purchasing progress, the savings achieved and optimization opportunities with you, so the solution can be adjusted as needed and keep reducing your costs effectively.
No. Our approach is flexible. We set a Lemieux purchasing target with you, adapted to the solution and equipment provided. As long as that target is met, items used in the machines can also come from other sources, as agreed. We adapt the arrangement to your needs to give you more control, without locking you into a single supplier.
Full implementation generally takes a few weeks, from needs analysis to going live. The timeline varies depending on the devices chosen, the level of configuration required and integration with your ERP. On-site installation is usually completed in a few days. As soon as configuration and checks are done, your solution is ready to use.
Yes. The solution can be connected to SAP, JDE or Baan to synchronize consumption, cost centers and orders. Our technicians configure the integration before delivery.
A standard 120V outlet and an Internet connection (wired or Wi-Fi) are generally enough. The space required varies by device, from less than one square meter for a coil vending machine to more for a cabinet.
Yes, in most cases. Most of the equipment we offer is designed for industrial environments: it doesn't rely on embedded computers with fans that can get clogged, and its electronic components are protected in enclosed compartments. With over 20 years of experience implementing plant-floor management solutions, Lemieux assesses the conditions specific to your environment before installation. We recommend the equipment and measures needed to ensure your system's reliability and durability, even in dusty or cold environments.
Manufacturers generally offer French, English and Spanish, selectable by each employee.
Yes. All your sites and dispensing machines are on a single platform: centralized access, stock and reports, with the same rules applied everywhere.
In 6 steps: needs analysis (free), technology selection, custom configuration, installation and integration, user training, then ongoing follow-up and optimization with your representative.
Yes. Employees and managers are trained on using the system and reading reports. Phone and online support is included.
In most cases, Lemieux handles maintenance and repairs. When an intervention has to be carried out by the manufacturer, we remain your point of contact and coordinate the process to ensure efficient follow-up and a smooth intervention.