Asset
management
systems track
individual
physical items
with barcode
reader. These
are usually
identified with
a UIC (Unique
Identification
Code), which in
most cases is
encoded either
in barcode
format on an
asset
identification
label, or by
means of an RFID
tag. Handheld
computers with
integrated
barcode readers
are used to
perform audits,
or to track
movement of
items. The
systems
generally
include detailed
reporting
functionality,
and can exchange
information with
back end
systems.
These systems
are used to
track a wide
variety of items
– anything
physical, that
has value, that
is operationally
important, or
which has
security
implications.
Asset management
with barcode
reader
IT Asset
Management is a
very common
application,
particularly
within larger
organisations.
Critical
Equipment in a
manufacturing
environment can
be tracked for
calibration
purposes, or for
production
planning.
Safety
Equipment,
including fire
extinguishers
and other fire
prevention
equipment can be
audited and
inspected.
Tools can be
tracked as they
are issued and
returned to a
tool crib.
Vehicles, radios
and other items
issues on a
shift by shift
basis can be
managed
effectively.
Linkages.
Many linkages
are possible,
but most systems
rely on linking
people, places
and things –
each asset is
identified as
being in a
specific
physical
location, and
the
responsibility
of a specific
individual.
Audits can be
completed
quickly, easily
and accurately.
The use of a
barcode on the
asset
identification
label, and a
handheld
computer (with
integrated
barcode reader)
to read those
labels, means
that it takes
less than a
second to audit
each asset.
Because
locations can be
identified in a
similar fashion,
mistakes are
reduced.
Because all
transactions are
time stamped,
and data entry
is automated,
(through the use
of the barcodes
and scanners),
data integrity
is high. Users
can have a great
deal of faith in
the accuracy of
the final
reports.
Managers know
that assets
inventory
accurately is
vital to
improving
efficiency and
ensuring
sufficient
assets levels
and Inventory
Tracking
Software system
is an easy way
to do this.
Inventory
Tracking
Software is
inventory
control software
designed to help
monitor
inventory levels
and item
movements within
an institution,
a distribution
center, stock
room or store.
