A system, apparatus and method is shown for collecting data on rolled product
usage
at a dispensing location by monitoring the amount of product pulled or removed
from a roll. In the invention, a spindle assembly may be configured to support
a product roll. The spindle assembly includes a rotating member in operable connection
to the spindle. A sensor is connected to the spindle assembly. The sensor is capable
of detecting one or more parameters of product usage from the roll. Furthermore,
the sensor may be configured to measure at least the degree of movement of the
rotating member during removal of product from the roll. A recording device also
may be provided for receiving data from the sensor, the recording device being
adapted for receiving and recording data. Data that may be generated, and may be
recorded, includes roll product usage data. An electronically controlled system
of monitoring product inventory, and/or ordering more product when inventory falls
below a predetermined threshold amount is disclosed.
