{"product_id":"arc-life-welding-shop-consumables-manager","title":"Arc Life Welding Shop Consumables Manager","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKeep a small consumable from becoming a costly shop interruption\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Arc Life Welding Shop Consumables Manager is a practical Excel system for tracking the recurring items that keep welding and fabrication work moving. Count what is on hand, see what needs attention, log selected usage, estimate burn rate, and build a clean reorder list without adding heavy inventory software to the shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA missing contact tip, plasma electrode, grinding wheel, or PPE item can stop work that costs far more than the part. This toolkit helps make that risk visible before it becomes downtime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it helps you do\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack up to 200 recurring shop consumables in one master inventory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlag items at or below their reorder point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalculate a suggested reorder quantity and estimated reorder spend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecord selected usage across departments, jobs, machines, or employees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstimate average usage, weekly usage, days remaining, and potential reorder timing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview a simple dashboard with reorder exposure, inventory status, and high-use consumables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstimate labor and production exposure when a low-cost consumable causes downtime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport paper-based shop-floor workflows with five printable forms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArc Life Welding Shop Consumables Manager V1 Excel workbook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10-page Quick Start Guide PDF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-page printable shop forms PDF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal and one-business internal-use license PDF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne organized customer ZIP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe workbook includes a Start Here page, Dashboard, Master Inventory, Reorder List, Usage Log, Burn Rate, Downtime Cost Calculator, and Setup \u0026amp; Lists sheet. It uses standard Excel formulas and contains no VBA or macros.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWelding and fabrication shop owners, purchasing employees, welding leads, instructors, maintenance teams, and small-to-mid-sized manufacturing operations managing MIG, TIG, stick, plasma, abrasive, PPE, and other recurring consumables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant operating note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsage Log entries drive burn-rate analysis but do not automatically subtract from Current Qty. The physical count in Master Inventory remains authoritative. The workbook does not connect to suppliers, create purchase orders, or place orders. Always verify quantity, unit, price, supplier, and purchasing decisions before acting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat software do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMicrosoft Excel 2019 or later is recommended. Other spreadsheet applications may change formulas, charts, validation, or print settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it use macros?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The workbook uses standard formulas and workbook features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes recording usage automatically reduce inventory?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Usage records inform the burn-rate forecast. Current Qty is updated from a physical count so an incomplete usage log cannot silently corrupt on-hand inventory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it automatically order from suppliers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It prepares a suggested reorder list and estimated cost for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a physical product?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This is a digital download. Nothing will be shipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I share it across my company?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe included license allows personal use or internal use by one business entity. It does not allow resale, redistribution, client delivery, or use in a competing template product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDigital-product disclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDigital download only; no physical item is included. Results depend on the completeness and accuracy of user-entered data. This product is an operational planning aid and does not replace purchasing judgment, inventory controls, accounting records, safety procedures, manufacturer instructions, or regulatory requirements. Refunds and returns are governed by the Arc Life store policy and applicable law.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arc Life Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53879647699220,"sku":"AL-DIG-WS-CM-V1","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/8734\/1332\/files\/arc-life-consumables-manager-01-cover.png?v=1788124547","url":"https:\/\/thewelderslife.com\/products\/arc-life-welding-shop-consumables-manager","provider":"Arc Life Co. - Premium Welding Apparel \u0026 Gear for Professional Welders","version":"1.0","type":"link"}