Avoid runouts, rush delivery costs, lost cylinders, "secret stashes" and more with inventory management solutions from Airgas, including barcode inventory systems and Vendor-managed Inventory (VMI).

Supply Chain Solutions: Inventory Management

Get visibility, control and savings with inventory management solutions from Airgas, an Air Liquide company

Is there an easier way to manage your inventory?

Precise management of gases, welding and safety equipment and PPE is necessary to keep costs in line and your project safely moving forward but often requires a lot of your time to manage properly. Having the right tools available when and where you need them is critical to meeting production goals. A slow down to look for supplies or a stop in production because your current inventory management solution has failed and you’re out can be expensive.

  1. Minimize product shortages, gas loss and emergency deliveries needed to maintain production
  2. Get visibility into supply usage and achieve accurate forecasting
  3. Improve quality and safety with real-time cylinder data including quantities and expiration dates
  4. Optimize product distribution and utilization rates on the site by job or location

Cost control and continuous improvement across your entire organization

Improve your daily operations now with inventory management solutions from Airgas

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Airgas inventory management solutions builds on our order management toolset to include even more supply chain solutions. Now you can easily track and manage all of your products, right on your site, and improve usage and traceability with optimized stocking and distribution to better control your spend. Inventory management services also enhance visibility across your facilities, minimize inventory loss, eliminate paperwork and avoid runouts, emergency requests and overstocks.

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EZ-TRAC™ barcode inventory system

EZ-TRAC barcoding technology brings a barcode inventory system right to your facility that can transfer and track inventory data quickly and accurately using mobile handheld devices. This barcode inventory system helps reduce errors that occur with manual data entry — your data is automatically transferred into your Airgas.com account and is ready whenever you need it.

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EZ-VEND™ Vendor-managed Inventory (VMI)

EZ-VEND Vendor-managed Inventory services and procurement tools save you time with improved ordering, receiving, stocking and distribution. Vending management solutions, including lockers, vending machines and more, located right on the project site help you secure supplies close to where they’re needed. You can also control product use while providing complete visibility via reporting tools that help you better organize, stock and forecast. In addition to vending management solutions, EZ-VEND VMI services can place an Airgas supply chain expert right on your site to manage all of this for you.

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EZ-VEND Vendor-managed Inventory and vending management solutions

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More supply chain solutions from Airgas to accommodate any challenge

Order Management
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Get the tools you need to improve your daily operations and streamline ordering, accounting and purchasing processes.
Operations Management
Enhance efficiency, safety and productivity when it comes to your gas supply—and check your gas pressure levels anywhere, anytime.
Total Gas Management™
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Improve on-site management of your gases, maximize productivity, save time and improve safety at your facility.

Resources to keep you ahead

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Supply Chain Solutions

Learn how Airgas Supply Chain Solutions provide the right solution for each step of your supply chain.

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Reorder Anytime, Anywhere

Quickly reorder gas, safety and welding equipment from your mobile device with the new Airgas Reorder app.

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How Much Do We Love Automated Vending? Let Us Count the Ways

Learn how automated vending solutions offer a streamlined way to track inventory and equipment usage.

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The Pros & Cons of Outsourcing Supply Chain Management

Find out if outsourcing your supply chain management is something you should consider.

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