QR tags have become a familiar part of modern life. You can use them to order at cafes, bars and restaurants or find them on brochures, flyers, posters, and business cards linking websites upon scanning. Each of us even carries our own QR scanner in our pockets: a smartphone! You might also know that you can use QR codes to track assets, but do you really know how they work and what they can do? Discover all that QR code tags have to offer in this handy guide.

A ‘Quick Response Code’ also known as QR code or tag is a two-dimensional type of barcode that encodes alphanumeric information such as web page URLs, text, and contact information. These codes are created using an online generator that produces a pattern of black white pixels, every module (black or white unit block) or a string of modules either represents data or a function. These patterns can be scanned using either a handheld scanner or even a QR code scanning application on your smartphone. 

QR tags can be used to track physical assets simply by attaching it to the chosen asset. With a quick scan of a QR tag, users can pull up all the information associated with the asset in their fixed asset register. This increases asset visibility and can help to prevent asset downtime.

QR tags have soared in popularity in recent years with the square-shaped barcodes becoming a ubiquitous feature in our daily transactions. The usage varies widely across different industries, from retail and marketing to inventory management and asset tracking. In the case of the recent pandemic, QR codes were even used to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by enabling contact tracing.

There are many reasons to opt for QR codes to track your assets. From their simple production to the amount of minimal equipment required, they can be a very convenient method for tracking assets. Find out why you should consider choosing QR tags as your solution.

Due to their simplicity, QR codes are cheap to produce and due to their 2D nature they can be printed on a range of materials. Compared to a barcode, a QR code can store more information in a smaller area of space. This provides a discrete but effective tracking solution that can be easily hidden out of sight on assets that have limited real-estate space.

One of the great benefits of QR tags is that you don’t need to spend money on special equipment to scan them, which is a capability already available on smartphone devices. This ease of use is one of the main reasons why QR tags have sky-rocketed in popularity in recent years. 

QR tagging is easy to integrate into your current asset management system. Most inventory management and asset management software already allow the use of QR codes; you simply need a way to generate them.

One of the worst things that can happen to an asset tag is that it can no longer be scanned due to wear and tear. This can cause significant delays and inefficiencies within a workforce. However, QR tags are a very durable type of asset tag and can remain scannable even if they are 30% damaged due to their inherent error correction.

Choose the tags that are right for you. itemit offers both vinyl QR code stickers and anodised aluminium QR tags and come in various sizes, ranging from 15 to 50 millimetres. Our anodised aluminium 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. 

To find out more about how itemit’s QR tags can help you track your assets, you can contact the team at team@itemit.com. You can also fill in the form below to start your own 14-day free trial.

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Every business wants to increase their value and raise profits but how to achieve this is often not so clear. Manual processes are time-consuming, cumbersome and difficult to scale, meaning you need to continuously reconfigure them as your business develops. Asset tracking software offers a solution that grows with your business and adds value along the way. With asset tracking software businesses can establish streamlined processes that boost productivity and operational transparency. And with the right tools and information at their fingertips, businesses can maximise their return on investment (ROI).

Asset tracking software can improve all areas of your business, from increasing employee performance to raising profit margins.

With the use of asset tracking software and asset tags, each time an asset is scanned its location is updated in the online asset register. This helps to prevent theft, loss and unauthorised usage. Users also have the ability to see if the asset is working properly or not, and whether it requires repair. Your team can quickly and easily set up a maintenance schedule in the asset management system, enabling them to take a more proactive approach to repairs. Maintenance reminders lower the risk of replacements and depreciation, resulting in significant savings of both time and money.

Asset tracking software enables your team to work more effectively and efficiently. Not only does the system let you see who has access to which equipment, but it can also allow users to reserve items for future use, and even order some more! This ensures the right tools are in the hands of the right people. 

Good inventory management can add value to your business by maximising the utility of assets. Cloud-based asset tracking software can help businesses to streamline workflows, create more organisation and gain greater transparency. Asset tracking software also makes it much easier to identify and eliminate ghost assets, those assets that are either lost, stolen or unusable but are still shown as active on your fixed asset register.

The automation powers of asset tracking software means businesses can continuously keep their records up-to-date. The improved data accuracy gives you and your team the confidence you need in your reports and auditing. With asset tracking software’s advanced functionality users can also generate customisable reports, identify misuse of funds, and improve their financial forecasting.

Asset tracking software provides you with a personalised dashboard, allowing you to run reports, see recent shipping activity, view your asset count, and much more. With all this information readily accessible you can make timely, well-informed decisions to drive your business forward.

Itemit’s cloud-based asset tracking software grows with your business, packed with a suite of first-class features your business will be able track and manage assets with ease. With greater visibility and control over your assets you can optimise your operations and make smarter purchasing decisions. By maximising your inventory and managing the movement of assets effectively you can reduce costs and boost profits. Invest in your business’ future today.

To find out more about how itemit’s hardware asset management software can help you track your assets, you’ll be able to contact the team at team@itemit.com. You can also fill in the form below to start your own 14-day free trial.

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