What is an asset tracking system or solution
An asset tracking system or solution refers to the method of tracking assets (mostly physical), either by scanning barcode labels attached to the assets or by using tags using RFID to find out their details. An asset tracking system includes software (the core of the system), barcode scanners, barcode labels, stickers tags, and mobile computing devices to streamline & automate the tracking of assets (e.g. equipment, items, tools, etc.) from acquisition to retirement in an organisation.
Why use asset Tracking or Management System?
- Register Your Assets and Track their Maintenance Schedules from Anywhere.
- Many Types to choose from such as Location Tracking, Activity Tracking, Disposal Tracking, Inventory Management, Maintenance Management etc.
- Improve Jobsite Productivity & Efficiency.
- Increase asset visibility
- Reduce misplaced, lost, and missed return of the assets
- Calculate depreciation
There are many different features to an asset tracking system, it's not a one size fits all. Below are some of the features to think about.
- Track equipment by location using barcode
- Track whether equipment is active or inactive
- Track serial, model, and barcode number
- Track return dates on Assets
- Track Maintenance on Assets
- Enable addition of new items in the field
- Conduct standard reports for depreciation
- Assign equipment categories
- Reconcile physical asset inventory to book inventory
- Keep asset pictures, documents & videos online
- Generate management reports
- Maintain equipment cost records
- Record notes for each asset
- Email and SMS Alerts for Equipment
- Locate assets on a geographical map
- Print barcode labels and catalogs
- Export data to Excel