With so many materials being processed, revenue control and inventory management depend on precise quantity measurement, management, and recording. In order to guarantee that material inventories are always accurate, industrial scales are used throughout the manufacturing sector for weighing, controlling, and recording goods in and out.

End-of-line scales – often platform scales, floor scales, or bench scales – are used to pack the correct amount of product into boxes for shipping. Accurately measuring products leaving a facility is essential for revenue management and reporting, as well as ensuring shipping costs are within budget and vehicles are not overloaded.

Overuse or underuse of materials can lead to unnecessary expenses, inconsistent product quality, and costly reworks. Accurate weighing and measurement of the quantity of materials bought and used is essential to prevent deviation and potential product defects, as well as for inventory control, and financial reporting purposes.

Traceability is essential for tracking raw materials throughout the production process and ensuring accountability. Accurate weighing systems provide a reliable record of material usage, which is important for quality assurance, troubleshooting, and auditing purposes.

By knowing the weight of materials and products as they pass through the production, assembly, and packaging processes, manufacturers can avoid equipment failures, accidents, and injuries caused by excessive loads. Safety is paramount throughout the manufacturing sector, and precise measurements can be used as a way to stay compliant and protect workers on the production line.