If you proceed blindly like that, it becomes difficult to make informed decisions.Lennert Vandeputte — Supply Chain Manager, Blue Corner
Blue Corner is a pioneer in EV charging solutions. They manufacture and assemble charging stations through a sister company and distribute them via a network of installers. It sounds simple—but behind every charging station lies a complete list of components, including cables, plugs, switches, and anchors. And those components represent a significant investment.
As long as there was no real-time overview of what was where in the supply chain, stockouts, overstocking, and time wasted during inventory counts remained recurring problems. Blue Corner chose CHECK.connect from AllConnects to eliminate that blind spot once and for all.
Relying blindly on inventory doesn't work
From headquarters, it was always difficult to know exactly how many charging stations and related parts were in stock—and where they were located. The products moved from the factory to the assembly line, from the assembly line to the warehouse, and from there to the installer. Every link in that chain was a potential source of information leakage.
The result: stockouts that delayed installations, excess inventory that tied up capital, and inventory counts that took hours. The need for a system that mapped the entire supply chain was clear.
Brilliantly simple: QR codes on every part
The solution was surprisingly straightforward. CHECK.connect assigns a unique QR code to every assembled product and every individual component. That code is scanned whenever the product changes hands or location—by employees in the factory and warehouse, as well as by external installers on-site.
A QR code for each product and component
From a complete charging station to a single plug or anchor — everything is assigned a unique identifier.
Location tracking in the supply chain
From the factory through assembly to the installer: you can see where every item is at any given moment.
Scanning via the app
Employees and installers scan using their smartphones—no additional hardware required.
Central online platform
All data is consolidated into a single dashboard—providing a real-time overview by product, location, and status.
A system tailored to Blue Corner's processes
CHECK.connect wasn’t simply rolled out as-is. AllConnects customized the system to fit Blue Corner’s specific workflows: how charging stations are assembled, how installers receive and confirm orders, and what reporting management needs.
In practice, this means that Blue Corner now has a complete overview of all charging stations and their components, regardless of where they are in the supply chain—from the bill of materials to the finished installation.
What Blue Corner has to offer today
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Full supply chain visibility "We know exactly which product and component is located where at all times." No more surprises during inventory counts or deliveries.
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No more stockouts or excess inventory Real-time visibility into inventory levels enables data-driven ordering—not too early, not too late.
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Faster installations Installers know exactly what was delivered and can confirm receipt via the app—no paperwork required.
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Traceability down to the component level From cable to switch: every component is identifiable and linked to a location and status.
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Custom integration into business processes The system adapts to Blue Corner’s existing workflows—not the other way around.
CHECK.connect: Inventory Management Without Blind Spots
CHECK.connect is AllConnects’ platform for those who want to keep track of machines, equipment, and inventory. Using QR codes, BLE trackers, or GPS tags, you can track every item throughout its entire lifecycle—from arrival to installation, from maintenance to depreciation.
