Crown Equipment, a winner of over 50 product design awards, is using RFID to maintain a 24/7 tool crib for their employees. Under the system, employees can sign out equipment at any time during their shift. The equipment crib no longer needs someone assigned to it 24 hours a day, just a few short shifts for restocking tools. The soft costs include reduced labor costs, less downtime, improved productivity, and more [via Reliable Plant]