Tool management and the knowledge of the availability and condition of tools is becoming increasingly important for a variety and of primary importance for a number of reasons. 

The first is that tracking the punches and dies used to make pharmaceutical tablets, nutraceutical supplements and confectionery products are subject to legislation and auditory compliance in almost all countries around the world.

Management is also essential for productivity. Shorter lead times and cost implications are putting pressure on tablet manufacturers to invest in new technologies and processes, and one area where investment is being made to meet demand is through software solutions. 

All in all, objectives of a tool management system are to ensure you comply with legal requirements whilst ensuring that tooling is never a cause for delay in the production schedule. If you can manage and optimise your tablet production assets you will reduce downtime and increase productivity… the equation really is that simple!