Blackwoods utilise cutting-edge technology and the support of qualified professionals to help you better manage inventory, reduce cost, free-up capital and improve productivity.

From vending machines and mobile warehousing, to stores management and inventory control, Blackwoods Inventory Solutions can be tailored to your needs, no matter how big or small your business.

Stores Management - Vendor Managed Inventory

• Reliable and immediate availability of all your stock needs including inventory replenishment, stock takes and assessments.
• Onsite purchasing utilising mobile app technology
• Real time customer reporting for full transparency
• Experienced technical product specialists with industry knowledge
• Integration within your existing store facility or onsite infrastructure
• Reduced purchase orders and number of vendors
• Reduce traffic to site and waste packaging through bulk deliveries and vendor consolidation
• Reduced stock holding and Obsolescence

Vending Machines

• Automated vending machines designed specifically to control spend and improve processes.
• Reduce usage rates and greater control over spend.
• Increased monitoring and accountability with tracking of consumption.
• Advanced inventory management software.
• 24/7 product availability.

Scanning technology

Scanning solutions allow for total control of your inventory, improved accuracy of supply and shortened delivery times – saving you time and money. 

• Authentication of end user and product via individual barcodes.
• RFID card capable.
• Wireless communication to in-house ERP system.
• Automated replenishment.
• Asset Management capability.
• Cost Centre identification.
• Transparency/customised reporting.
• Procurement, sourcing, expediting onsite.
• Improved delivery time and accuracy of supply.
• Reduced manual errors.
• Improved reporting capabilities including the ability to capture customer cost centre and end user detail.

Streamlined Inventory Management

Tight control over stock usage means you only use exactly what you need over the duration of the project - utilising the latest systems and technology, Blackwoods will own, manage and provide daily reporting on stock usage.

• Automated, customised reporting highlighting emerging trends with greater control over usage expenditure.
• Work package management providing intelligent data to identify project costs for each scope of work. Continuous planning and forecasting with project stakeholders to meet inventory demands and evolving work needs over duration of project.
• Expediting of orders and direct access to Blackwoods in-house procurement system.
• Control management of contractor spend onsite and cost control on consumables.

Mobile Warehousing Options

Whether you need to cater for a shutdown refurbishment, require a remote or temporary store, or you’ve simply run out of room, Blackwoods has a range of mobile store options to suit your needs.

• Secure and Immediate stock availability of all parts required to support shutdowns and projects, both short term and long-term
• On-site procurement and sourcing
• Customised reporting and technology to track usage and control expenditure
   

Containers

• 20’ & 40’ containers
• 10’ DG stores
• Racking options
• Shade sails
• Customised solutions
• Site facilitation options
• Scanning solutions

Capability Statement

Blackwoods Inventory Solutions Capability Statement

Running out of parts, tools, consumables, or even personal protective equipment (PPE) can cost you precious time and money. At Blackwoods, we provide customised solutions to streamline your procurement and inventory processes, so you can focus on what you do best.

Download this brochure to discover how Blackwoods’ leading Inventory Solutions technology has been able to provide employees and contractors on project sites with 24/7 access to the latest PPE.

Case Studies

Maximising Productivity at NorthConnex

When construction of the NorthConnex tunnel commenced in 2014, joint contractors Bouygues Construction and Lendlease faced the challenge of finding a supplier capable of meeting the project requirements of its 2000 plus strong workforce.

Quality, reliability, logistics and product availability of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was a key consideration for the Lendlease Bouygues Construction Joint Venture (LLBJV). Read more

Generating Efficiencies on Stanwell Shutdowns

Blackwoods has undertaken a number of major shutdowns across Stanwell’s two major electricity generation assets – Stanwell Power Station in Central Queensland, and Tarong power stations located in the South Burnett region of Southern Queensland.

Issuing over 69,000 line items, and processing more than 12,000 transactions during a site shutdown is no easy feat. Stanwell were looking for a business partner with the technical expertise to meet their maintenance programs and strict shutdown deadlines, ensuring streamlined distribution of product to employees and nominated contractors onsite. Read more