Innovative Thinking Keeps Gloves Accessible and Work Flowing
Challenge
A steel mill faced issues vending Power Grab gloves due to their thickness, which caused them to get stuck in vending machine coils when packaged in pairs. This disrupted access to essential PPE and slowed down operations.
Solution
Martin’s warehouse team collaborated and developed a practical fix: folding the gloves and sealing them in a cellophane bag. This modification allowed the gloves to dispense more smoothly and consistently from the vending coils.
Results
The gloves now vend without issue, improving accessibility and organization. Workers experience fewer delays retrieving PPE, ensuring they stay protected and productive on the job.
Key Takeaways
Improved Vending Machine Accessibility: Folding and bagging the Power Grab gloves resolved vending issues, allowing users to retrieve gloves smoothly without them getting stuck in the coils.
Enhanced Organization and Efficiency: The bagged gloves are better organized, reducing delays and ensuring employees can quickly access necessary safety gear.
Streamlined Safety Gear Distribution: This adjustment ensures workers have uninterrupted access to PPE, supporting a safer and more efficient work environment in the steel mill.