Abstract: A modular inventory management system is included. The modular inventory monitoring system may include a receiver, a carrier, buses coupled to the carrier, and load cells coupled to the carrier. One or more of the load cells is configured to support a bin, and wherein the load cells are configured to continuously measure a weight of the bin and communicate the weight or a change in the weight to the receiver. A method of using a modular inventory management system is also included.

Abstract: A storage system includes at least one cabinet, a plurality of shelves adjustably positioned within the at least one cabinet, and a plurality of scales removably attached to at least one of the shelves, each of the scales including a load sensor. The storage system also includes a plurality of holders, each of the holders being configured to hold at least one container containing medical supplies, and each of the holders being supported by a respective one of the scales. The storage system also includes a receiver in operative communication with each of the load sensors. Each of the load sensors is configured to continuously measure a weight of the medical supplies contained in the respective at least one container held by the respective holder, and to communicate each detected weight to the receiver.