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Asset Tracking and Management

Asset Management: In-Depth

Every company uses hundreds of assets on a daily basis. An "asset" is any item that a business uses internally, such as IT equipment, office equipment, tools, etc. Our Asset Management solutions can help your company accurately and efficiently track any of your business' assets. Rather than wasting time searching for and replacing lost assets, you can now keep track of all your valuable assets with a convenient, easy to use complete asset tracking system. The following are some examples of common company assets:

  • IT Equipment
  • Office Equipment
  • Medical Equipment
  • Shared Tools
  • Software Licenses
  • Pieces of Evidence
  • Company Laptops
  • Instruments
  • Videos
  • And Many More!

Inventory or Asset Tracking?

The first step in determining an asset tracking system is to understand whether you are dealing with assets or inventory. Assets are "permanent" objects that a business uses internally, such as computers, tools, or educational material. Although employees may check the object in or out to go out on an assignment, or even use at home, an asset ultimately belongs to the company and must be returned to the company.

Inventory tracking, however, refers to objects that are sold, distributed, or otherwise consumed by a company. These "temporary" objects include retail items and office supplies. To begin, compare your objects with the chart below to determine if you need Inventory tracking or asset tracking.

Description Asset Inventory
Objects used internally, such as computers, tools, and educational materials X  
Track depreciation of company property X  
Track maintenance on company equipment X  
Objects are for sale or resale   X
Ability to track/monitor reorder levels   X
Objects are "temporary" and/or often replace, such a paper, pens and other consumables   X
Employees may check objects in and out X X

The Asset Management System

Do you have everything required for your Asset Management needs? Look below or call a BarcodesInc product expert for help on implementing your Asset Tracking Management System.

Scan Multiple Assets Using
Mobile Computer
Mobile Computer
Next step
Print Labels For Any Assets
Using Label Printer
Label Printer
Next step
Asset Information Updated Via
Wireless & Asset Tracking Software
Wireless Asset Tracking Software
Next step Next step
Transfer Asset Information Via
Wireless & Asset Tracking Software
Wireless Asset Tracking Software
Next step
Update Maintenance, Location, or Other
Information using Mobile Computer
Mobile Computer
  • The above Asset Management components offer the following functionalities:
  • Access Points / Wireless Switches provide wireless network for real-time asset tracking
  • Label Printers generate labels for assets to be managed
  • Mobile Computers scan assets to manage their locations
  • Inventory Software electronically helps manage asset location, maintenance, and purchasing information, among other fields
  • Labels designed to withstand any rugged environment

Asset Management Case Studies

RFID Boosts Asset Tracking for the FHFA RFID Boosts Asset Tracking for the FHFA
BarcodesInc Helps AMG Track Assets and Tools BarcodesInc Helps American Metal Group Track Assets and Tools
Brooklyn Public Library Asset Tracking The Brooklyn Public Library System Ensures Accurate Tracking of Library Assets
Tracking Assembly Line Assets with Industrial Barcode Scanners Tracking Assembly Line Assets with Industrial Barcode Scanners
Automotive Quality Assurance Automated with help from BarcodesInc Automotive Quality Assurance Automated with help from BarcodesInc
Hilti uses Barcode Tracking System Hilti uses Barcode Tracking System to save time and increase accuracy
US Army Operation Improve Asset Management U.S. Army - Operation: Improve Asset Management