BlueBin

The Visual Replenishment System.

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Overview

BlueBin provides a lean, visual inventory management system for hospitals based on the two-bin Kanban methodology. The system is designed to be simple for clinical staff to use, reduce clutter, and ensure supplies are always available without overstocking. It focuses on optimizing PAR levels and creating an efficient, repeatable replenishment process.

✨ Key Features

  • Two-Bin Kanban System
  • PAR Level Optimization
  • Visual Replenishment Signals
  • Supply Chain Analytics
  • Implementation and Consulting Services

🎯 Key Differentiators

  • Focus on lean methodology and a visual, simple system
  • Combination of physical components (bins, labels) and analytics software
  • Hands-on implementation and process improvement services

Unique Value: Simplifies hospital inventory management through a visual, lean-based Kanban system that is easy for clinicians to use and highly effective at preventing stockouts while reducing excess inventory.

🎯 Use Cases (4)

Managing medical-surgical supplies on nursing floors and procedural areas Implementing lean management principles in the hospital supply chain Reducing nurse time spent managing supplies Right-sizing inventory levels to reduce carrying costs and waste

✅ Best For

  • Improving on-hand inventory accuracy and reducing stockouts
  • Creating a more organized and efficient supply room environment

💡 Check With Vendor

Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

  • Managing high-value, serialized items like implants
  • Organizations not culturally ready to adopt lean principles

🏆 Alternatives

JumpStock Tecsys Internal/Manual Kanban systems

Offers a more process-driven and visually intuitive approach compared to technology-heavy scanning or weight-based systems.

💻 Platforms

Web (for analytics)

✅ Offline Mode Available

🔌 Integrations

ERP and Materials Management Information Systems (MMIS)

🛟 Support Options

  • ✓ Email Support
  • ✓ Phone Support
  • ✓ Dedicated Support (All tier)

🔒 Compliance & Security

✓ HIPAA ✓ BAA Available

💰 Pricing

Contact for pricing

Free tier: N/A

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