Have you ever been in a situation where the local castle dweller has been running amok and you need to locate your torch and pitchfork but just can’t find them? Ever been face to face with a bloodthirsty vampire and found out your garlic wasn’t audited correctly and is a ghost asset, so to speak? Ever miscounted your silver bullet inventory and come up short on the night of a full moon?

Fret not, itemit has the solution. Vampires, werewolves, monsters are just some of the ghouls itemit can help you slay, not least any ghost and zombie assets plaguing your fixed asset register.

So, how can you track your spooky assets with itemit’s asset management system?

itemit’s asset tracking software gives you access to many features and functions. Primarily, you can add a list of everything you own, from your favourite vampire-slaying boots, to your favourite chainsaw (depending on the side you’ve chosen). Then, you can track where these assets have been seen.

The quickest way to track assets is using asset tags, QR codes or barcodes, which can be affixed to your assets with ease (no ectoplasm necessary!). Asset tags come in many shapes and sizes and are completely customisable, meaning you can get ones so shiny that even a vampire would see their reflection, or ones so subtle that any ghost would be jealous of how well they blend in.

Then, you can simply scan these tags using the itemit app and, as if by (black) magic, the asset’s last seen location will update, giving you a permanent record of where your assets have been seen.

Every time you scan an asset’s tag, its last seen location will update alongside the time of the scan, the date, and the acolyte who scanned the tag. This means you can pull off handy reports of which assets have been seen in the previous 28 days, 28 weeks(, or 28 months).

Not only this, but you can also use itemit’s dedicated audit feature to blast ghost assets and run a speedy stock-check. It works better than any of the other ghost-busting equipment on the market, and you won’t need to worry about crossing the streams because all of your colleagues can use itemit at the same time to contribute to your asset tracking effort!

Decentralise your asset tracking and raise an army to do your dark bidding (which, of course, is filling in any potential gaps in your audit trail before they happen).

Our ghost-busting doesn’t go unrewarded, either, as itemit has won awards for innovation, high ratings, and industry leading software. We’re not full moon-lighting when we put time and care into our system!

itemit also gives you visibility over maintenance, asset information, depreciation data, and more, and lets you pull off custom reports via pdf or excel export. You can also import existing information, so you’ll be able to exorcise your existing spreadsheets and import them straight into itemit.

With this levels of visibility, it’s easy to see when an asset is at risk of turning into a zombie or a ghost. You’ll be able to scan the asset’s tag to verify it has the correct information associated with it and cure the zombie plague on your records.

When you notice something is wrong with your asset register, it can cause a night of the living dread, so fear not, using itemit can help you keep things clean, tight, and under control with all of these easy-to-use features.

Rest easy knowing that your asset tracking software is handling everything, even on this hallowed eve. 

If you’d like to find out more about how you can avoid asset tracking nightmares, you can contact the team at team@itemit.com. You can also start a 14-day free trial to test the system before you make any decisions. You don’t need to sell your soul or set up a cursed contract, our pricing is simple and our set-up is transparent and quick.

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Asset tags are designed to help organisations track the location of their assets and provide information on how those assets are behaving. With various options to choose from it can be difficult to work out which type of asset tag is the ideal solution for you and your team. Read on to discover what each type of asset tag has to offer.

You’re probably already familiar with QR codes in your daily life. They’ve become a common feature of modern transactions and are even popping up on advertisements and posters.  QR codes are similar to barcodes but have the capacity to hold much more information. Their 2D design consists of tiny black modules arranged in a square and can be scanned easily by a smartphone camera. This simple design makes QR codes quick and cheap to produce. Plus, this type of asset tag is the most durable and resilient one on the market. 

itemit offers both vinyl QR code stickers and anodised aluminium QR tags that come in various sizes, ranging from 15 to 23 millimetres. Our tags have been developed to be exceptionally durable, so if your tagged assets are going to be subject to extreme or hazardous conditions then this type of QR tag might be the right one for you.

There are two main types of RFID tags: passive and active.The tag power system defines which type of system it is.

Passive tags are small in size and rely on the tag reader for power and, as a result, have a transmission range of a few metres.They typically last around 20 years and are fairly cheap compared to active tags. Their small size also means they are able to fit into almost any package or product, making passive tags a great choice for tracking equipment, supply chain management, and access control. 

Active tags are typically larger in size than passive tags but usually no bigger than a smartphone. This type of tag incorporates a transmitter with a battery in a single unit. They have significant data memory and can transmit up to 2000 metres continuously or when activated by a reader’s radio signal. Their ability to cover great distances make them popular in the construction, mining, oil and gas industries. 

Although an active tag can communicate at a much longer range, a passive RFID tag is often still the preferred choice as it is significantly cheaper at the point of sale as well as longer term since passive tags do not require battery replacements. In most use cases, having a shorter read range is an advantage as you can be confident that the tagged item is right in front of you or the reader.

GPS asset tracking is a system that uses Global Positioning System (GPS) technology to track the location of assets in real-time. GPS tags are the most advanced on this list and enable companies to read and record locations in real-time, providing continuous information about an asset’s location. This type of tag is commonly used to track vehicles, trailers, containers, and other types of equipment. However, these detailed insights also make them more expensive than other types of tags.

itemit offers a range of asset tags so you can find the one to suit your needs, depending upon the nature of your industry and the conditions your assets are exposed. With itemit you can mix and match different asset tracking technologies, so you can use QR, RFID, and GPS tracking all from one system so you can choose the right type of tag for each asset. You can add various details on the tag including manufacturer’s information, maintenance dates and location details. However, the key to maximising rate of return on assets is to deploy asset tracking software.You can use the software to record and store information as well as run asset performance reports, allowing you to identify weak areas and work on them to boost equipment ROIs.

To find out more about itemit’s asset tracking solutions and how they will help you, contact our team at team@itemit.com that’s always happy to answer your queries. You can also fill in the form below to start your 14-day free trial.

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There’s more to asset tracking than just tracking the location of your assets. That’s why itemit has developed a fantastic feature called Public Profiles. Thanks to the fact that almost everyone these days is carrying their own personal QR code scanner in their pocket, their smartphone, the Public Profiles feature will allow anybody to view basic information about an asset simply by scanning its QR code tag. With this ability reporting issues with assets will not only be reserved for staff but also members of the public. Read on to discover how you can use itemit for more than just asset tracking. 

With this feature anybody can scan your asset, see basic information and report any issues they come across, this is particularly if you have many, customer-facing assets. Now it’s quick and easy for staff, visitors and tenants by scanning an asset’s tag with the camera on their smartphone without the initial need for an itemit account. Once the tag is scanned, a web link will pop up where the user can view the asset’s profile and also report an issue, to do this they will need to sign up to itemit – that way you won’t get sent anything unhelpful. The building manager or owner will then be notified via email of any issues. All issues can be managed from the ‘Issues’ tab in the itemit web portal. But don’t worry, not all your asset information will be available to anyone who comes across your asset tag. By default all your asset data is kept private and secure, you have the choice to turn on the public profile capability and you can turn it off at any time. Note, that the public profiles feature is only available on the Pro workspace.

In a nutshell, rather than needing your customers or widespread team to sign up to itemit and download the itemit app (which can often be a barrier to usage), now your assets can be scanned by any user so that they can find out more information. Within the public profile you can store information such as user manuals that can help people use your assets more effectively. 

Location issue management is drastically improved with the addition of public profiles for assets. With this feature, facilities and location managers can enable building users, tenants and visitors to quickly report on any issues they find. This means you have the capability to stay informed about your assets’ performance and behaviour without necessarily needing staff present. This improves the speed of reporting as well as providing greater visibility. Think of it as having more eyes and ears on the ground that keep you up to date about your assets. Plus, if your assets are misplaced, then whoever finds them can scan the QR tag, find out who the asset belongs to and get it returned safely to you.

The Public Profiles feature provides so many fantastic opportunities. St John’s Innovation Centre in Cambridge is already taking advantage of this great new functionality. Read more about how they are tracking public assets and allowing visitors, tenants and staff to report issues about assets simply by scanning the asset’s QR code. 

If you’re looking for asset tracking software that takes a modern, proactive approach to assets and their management, then take a look at itemit. You’ll get cloud-based software for both iOS and Android apps as well as a powerful desktop portal and a vast range of asset tagging options to choose from.

If you’d like to find out more information please contact the team at team@itemit.com or you can get started straight away and try the 14-day free trial by filling out the form below!

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