--- title: Unifying Gas & Cylinder Management description: Discover how TIMS Software unifies gas and cylinder management for distributors, featuring sessions on forecasting, production, inventory, and rental at the 2025 TIMS Users Group Conference. image: https://www.cu.net/hubfs/Gas%20%26%20Cylinder%20Management%20Blog%20Banner.png --- [![TIMS_Logo_Restricted_WHITE_Reverse_Final](https://www.cu.net/hs-fs/hubfs/identity/logos/2023%20Logos/TIMS_Logo_Restricted_WHITE_Reverse_Final.png?width=182&height=50&name=TIMS_Logo_Restricted_WHITE_Reverse_Final.png "TIMS_Logo_Restricted_WHITE_Reverse_Final")](https://www.cu.net/industrial) [![TIMS_Logo_Restricted_RGB_Pos_Final](https://www.cu.net/hs-fs/hubfs/identity/logos/2023%20Logos/TIMS_Logo_Restricted_RGB_Pos_Final.png?width=182&height=50&name=TIMS_Logo_Restricted_RGB_Pos_Final.png "TIMS_Logo_Restricted_RGB_Pos_Final")](https://www.cu.net/industrial) ** ** # Built for Industrial Gas & Welding Supply Distributors Developed for distributors of industrial gases & welding supplies including both cylinder and bulk gases. TIMS Software provides a premium end-to-end software solution for comprehensive management of your entire operation. # Unifying Gas & Cylinder Management POSTED ON:21 July, 2025 WRITTEN BY: [David Schaer](https://www.cu.net/industrial/blog/author/david-schaer) Tag: [Cylinder Management](https://www.cu.net/industrial/blog/topic/cylinder-management), [ACM](https://www.cu.net/industrial/blog/topic/acm), [Specialty Gases and Welding](https://www.cu.net/industrial/blog/topic/specialty-gases-and-welding), [TIMS Delivery](https://www.cu.net/industrial/blog/topic/tims-delivery), [Barcode Cylinder Tracking](https://www.cu.net/industrial/blog/topic/barcode-cylinder-tracking), [TIMS Bulk Gas](https://www.cu.net/industrial/blog/topic/tims-bulk-gas), [CIFR](https://www.cu.net/industrial/blog/topic/cifr), [Gas Mix](https://www.cu.net/industrial/blog/topic/gas-mix) The 2025 TIMS Users Group Conference is just around the corner, and this year’s agenda is packed with powerful sessions designed to help you take full control of your gas and cylinder operations. Whether you're managing bulk gas forecasting, cylinder production, or specialty gas workflows, TIMS has you covered, with features built right into the platform to unify and streamline your operations. ###### ** Mark Your Calendar: Gas & Cylinder Sessions You Can’t Miss** ###### **📍 Tuesday, September 9 | DoubleTree Hotel, Billings, MT** - **8:00 AM – Bulk Gas Manager: Enhancing Forecasting & Resupply** Learn how to optimize your bulk gas operations with advanced forecasting, automated resupply, and mobile integration. This session will show you how to make smarter, data-informed delivery decisions using telemetry and real-time insights. - **9:00 AM – Cylinder Plant Production & Replenishment (CIFR) & Gas Inventory Overview** Dive into the full capabilities of TIMS for managing gas and cylinder inventory. Discover how CIFR improves visibility across the production and replenishment process, and how the Gas Inventory system helps you better manage source gas levels and optimize fill costs. - **10:00 AM – Specialty Gas Production: Track Progress with Fewer Disruptions** Explore the Gas Mix Production module and its end-to-end visibility for specialty gas workflows. From setup to output, this session highlights how TIMS reduces manual steps and consolidates fragmented systems into one streamlined process. - **11:00 AM – Maximize Cylinder Rent Revenue** Unlock new revenue opportunities with TIMS’ cylinder rent tools. Learn how to configure settings for peak balance rent, control daily rent calculations, and leverage CU-developed add-ons to boost your bottom line. - **1:15 PM – ACM/TIMS Delivery Roundtable** Join a collaborative discussion on cylinder tracking and delivery. Hear how others are using TIMS to meet their business needs and discover features you may not be using yet. --- **💡 Why It Matters** With TIMS, you get a unified platform that brings together forecasting, production, inventory, rental, and delivery into one seamless experience. These sessions are your chance to see it all in action, connect with peers, and shape the future of how your business handles gas and cylinder operations. --- 📬 Ready to learn more? 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