Inventory Management

Smart Tracking

Why PEP Inventory Is Different

PEP’s inventory system isn’t just a standalone module—it’s the backbone of the entire PEP ecosystem. It works automatically and interactively with every component of the software suite:

WIP Tracking
BULLET Programming
Automatic Nesting
Machine Scheduling
Shop Floor Data Collection
Posting & Reporting

With these components working in sync, inventory is continuously updated in real-time—eliminating manual entries, paper trails, and time-consuming verification processes. This results in:

Improved Material Yield: Automatically tracks and reuses remnants.
Reduced Programming Time: No need to search for plates—PEP does it for you.
Fewer Errors: Inventory stays accurate and actionable down to the square inch.

Less Waste, More Profit: Every plate and remnant is accounted for and optimized.

How PEP Inventory Works

Automatic nesting and inventory management are driven by real-time variables:

Current Inventory Status
Machine Availability and Schedule
Material Type and Plate Dimensions
Part Quantities and Priority

Once a plate is selected for a nest, its status is immediately updated (e.g., from “In Stock” to “Allocated” or “Future Remnant”). The system automatically calculates required material area and selects the most efficient plate or remnant—without programmer intervention.

Inventory Precision

True Inventory Accuracy

PEP tracks every plate, remnant, and drop shape—whether stair-stepped, circular, or L-shaped—with exact dimensions.

What this means for you:

Total Traceability

Every square inch is accounted for.

Smarter Planning

Less guesswork, more confidence in available material.

Fewer Discrepancies

Issues are caught and resolved early.

Key Inventory terminology

Term	Definition
Allocated	Plate has been nested but not yet cut.
Future Remnant	Nest scheduled, but plate not yet cut.
Remnant	Cut plate returned to inventory.
Reserved	Plate placed on hold for specific order/customer.
Preview Window	Displays plate/nest details visually.

Inventory Directory Features

Visual previews of nests and remnants
Auto-assigned remnant shapes based on skeleton parameters
Historical tracking of each plate’s lifecycle
Automatic reclassification of remnants once plates are cut

Smart Import

Importing Existing Inventory

PEP makes it easy to migrate inventory from external systems:

Supports CSV, ODBC, SQL, and Web Services
Use the Inventory Map Utility to import and match columns
Automatically matches material descriptions to PEP’s material database
Learns and remembers mappings for future imports

Quick Setup Tip: Save your inventory file to C:\Pep\Inventory\Import\ and use the built-in mapping tool to align fields once—then reuse the map for future updates.

A Fully Integrated Inventory

As nests are created, cut, and completed, inventory status updates automatically keeping your system clean, lean, and ready for the next job. From quoting through to cutting, PEP’s inventory powers better decisions, higher material utilization, and tighter shop floor control.

To learn more about importing inventory or integrating with your MRP/ERP system, contact us at [email protected].

Smarter Inventory. Real-Time Accuracy. Seamless Automation.