At itemit, we understand that businesses everywhere need to track their assets. This is why we offer an asset tracking solution that uses QR tags. Tags such as these can be hugely beneficial to the asset tracking process. 

This article takes a look at some of the main benefits of using QR tags, helping businesses to manage assets with ease.

A QR or “Quick response” tag is a type of barcode that can easily be read. Most digital devices that store information can scan a tag. However, the device must be able to store the information in a square grid made up of pixels. 

Most people have seen a QR tag from time to time. The most common tags seen in recent years are NHS tags found in shops and other locations. Users can scan the tags and inform the NHS of where they have been. The NHS can then track the individual to the location at a given time. 

The QR tags that are used to track assets work in a similar way. However, they constantly help users to track their assets.

A major benefit of attaching a QR tag to an asset is that it speeds up asset identification. This is thanks to itemit’s software allowing users to locate the asset and edit or read the information relating to it. 

Users can take a look at the asset’s profile, understand its maintenance schedule, learn about its warranty and insurance, and more. Quick identification allows users to access as much information about the asset in question. In addition to this, it also helps users to track the asset whenever they need to. 

Users simply need to log in to itemit’s menu and select the asset. They will then be shown the asset’s last-known location. This feature can help to save time and make for better asset retrieval.

Another major benefit of using itemit’s QR tags is that they make everyone more accountable. Every time an asset is checked out, the individual using it will feel more responsible. The asset will be checked out in the user’s name, ensuring management knows who has which assets. 

This feature also allows management to understand which assets are frequently used. Additionally, users will also be held accountable for the use and treatment of each asset. Therefore, they are much more likely to look after assets, ensuring they sustain less damage.

As users feel more responsibility for the assets they use, there will be reduced asset loss. Management can track the assets at all times. This means that even if assets are misplaced, they can be retrieved. The business will no longer have to replace assets that have been misplaced as they can always be found. When an asset is stolen, it can also be traced, helping to reduce loss.

Another advantage of using itemit’s QR tags involves damaged assets. Assets such as these may still be accounted for. For example, ABC Builders might have 12 compactor plates, but only 9 of them are in working order. ABC Builders may still be paying for the damaged compactor plates, even though they’re not in use. 

Here is where itemit’s asset tracking software can help. As soon as a compactor plate breaks, users can alert the maintenance team. They can even leave information as to what they think the issue is. The maintenance team will receive an alert, and book the compactor plate in for repair. It’s this simple feature that can help to reduce asset loss.

When a QR tag is attached to an asset, productivity is increased. This is thanks to itemit’s software and its ability to allow users to log tasks. Tasks can be logged instantly with no need for users to manually scan their work. With a touch of a button, users can note where they are, why they are using the asset, and even how long they’re using it for. 

Not only does this ensure better productivity, but it also allows others to see that the asset is being used. Again, this allows for increased productivity as it means those who wish to use the asset can book it in, or simply continue with another task in the meantime. There is no need for potential users to find out where the asset is or if it’s being used. They can simply log in to itemit’s menu, understand that the asset is in use, and work on another task.

Businesses everywhere should consider using itemit’s QR tags. Proven to be hugely beneficial, these tags can help businesses to trace every asset, ensuring there is better accountability. Please reach out to itemit’s helpful team today at team@itemit.com to find out how easy it is to use a QR tag on every asset. Alternatively, you could begin a 14-day Free Trial so you can find out just how well our software works for you.

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In this guide:

1. Eliminates Ghost Assets and Inaccuracies
2. Monitors Asset Lifecycle
3. Can Be Accessed On The Go
4. Increases Productivity
5. Improves Traceability
6. Use itemit’s Asset Tracking Software

In this guide:

1. Eliminates Ghost Assets and Inaccuracies
2. Monitors Asset Lifecycle
3. Can Be Accessed On The Go
4. Increases Productivity
5. Improves Traceability
6. Use itemit’s Asset Tracking Software

Here at itemit, we understand the importance of asset tracking software. Additionally, we’re aware of all the benefits that this software can bring. However, those who are unfamiliar with asset tracking may not understand that this software can help users to save money.

The right asset tracking software helps to eliminate ghost assets. These are assets that have been stolen, lost, or damaged. Assets such as these may still be recorded in an inventory. This ultimately means that businesses will not have as many assets as they believe. 

Ghost assets could be costing businesses money. They may still be paying insurance and tax on the assets, even though they’re not being used. However, when tracking software is used, inaccuracies are minimised, as are ghost assets. 

When assets are tracked using a QR tag, users can trace where they last were. By simply logging in to itemit’s software, users can see the asset’s last-known location. Should an asset be misplaced, it can easily be found. Should an asset become damaged, users can report the damage to the maintenance team who can repair it. As soon as the asset is repaired, it could be ready for use once more.

The entire lifecycle of an asset can be tracked with ease. Upon procurement of assets, each asset’s details can be entered into itemit’s software. Users can then monitor the asset’s lifestyle by seeing how often it is used, who uses the asset, its condition, how well the asset is performing, and much more. 

Users can have data that shows how often parts are replaced and how many times the asset needs servicing. Additionally, users can closely monitor an asset’s devaluation, so it’s clear when assets need to be replaced.

itemit’s asset tracking software can be accessed on the go. Users do not need to be in an office or sitting in front of a computer. Rather, they can access the tracking software via an app. The app in question can be downloaded onto a mobile phone or tablet. This helps to make tracking so much easier, and more convenient. 

As long as the assets in question have a QR tag attached, the data can be accessed. Users simply need to log in to the software and select the assets they wish to track. Within moments, it is possible for users to see where assets are located and so much more. 

There is no need for a user to be sitting in their office. As long as they have access to the internet, they can access their asset list via the web or itemit’s handy app! This means that asset tracking is easier than ever before.

It’s not uncommon for employees to look for assets. They may move between offices or even sites to find the assets that they need. During this time, they are not undertaking a task. Rather, they are spending and potentially even wasting time looking for assets. 

When asset tracking software is used, there is little to no need to search for an asset. The asset in question can be tracked within sections. Employees can see where the asset they need is, and retrieve it quickly. This helps to increase productivity and helps to prevent wasted time. 

Employees can now undertake tasks much quicker which can only be good for the business. 

The right asset tracking software ensures that assets can be tracked instantly. This can be very advantageous in terms of traceability as users can draw out routes that drivers can take. Asset management can therefore improve as vehicles will be within the desired boundaries. This results in better tracking while reducing the risk of assets being displaced. 

Businesses that have a lot of assets can find using itemit’s software something of a lifeline. Every single asset can be tracked and traced. This helps to eliminate guesswork and ensures that employees are more likely to work within the desired boundaries at all times.

itemit’s asset tracking software can help businesses everywhere to start saving money. It’s more important than ever before that money is saved. With costs rising, the importance of tracking assets is even greater than before. Users can locate their assets, understand the life cycle, and eliminate ghost assets. Productivity can be increased and traceability could be improved. This is all thanks to the way that itemit’s tracking software works. 

Reach out to our friendly team today to discuss how itemit’s tracking software can help you. You can reach the team at team@itemit.com. Alternatively, you may wish to start a 14-day Free Trial. You can begin to reap the benefits of using convenient asset tracking software that can save you money.

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In this guide:

1. What is Equipment Tracking?
2. itemit’s Top Equipment Tracking Features
3. Use itemit even in remote locations
4. Flexible reminders
5. Team-wide collaboration
6. The Benefits of Equipment Tracking
7. itemit’s Equipment Tracking Software

In this guide:

1. What is Equipment Tracking?
2. itemit’s Top Equipment Tracking Features
3. Use itemit even in remote locations
4. Flexible reminders
5. Team-wide collaboration
6. The Benefits of Equipment Tracking
7. itemit’s Equipment Tracking Software

Your assets are important to you, they’re important to your business. Knowing where your assets are and how they are behaving ensures your operations run smoothly and efficiently. Equipment tracking gives you the transparency you need to ensure you need to get the most out of your hard-earned investments. 

itemit is equipped with a host of helpful features to make sure you know where your equipment is and what it is doing. Equipment tracking can benefit a range of different industries, including construction, manufacturing, IT, healthcare, hospitality, education among many more! If your business or organisation relies on the fluid movement of assets then equipment tracking can help you.

Equipment tracking is a way of keeping a record of everything a business owns. As pieces of equipment are physical objects they are known as tangible assets, this includes:

• Appliances
• Computers
• HVAC equipment
• IT equipment
• Lights
• Production equipment
• Furniture
• Copiers and printers
• Safety equipment
• Signs

You can attach physical asset tags or barcodes to these, allowing them to be easily tracked. Each time the barcode or tag is scanned, the location of the asset is automatically updated in the online asset register. The type of tag you choose depends on the application but they all achieve the same outcome: letting you know where your asset is and how it’s behaving. Asset tracking software provides a centralised platform that keeps  all the relevant information about your assets, such as location, contact information, owner, and maintenance history, in one place.

itemit’s tagging and tracking technologies ensures you always have your kit when you need it most. Check out our top features for equipment tracking:

You don’t need an internet connection to enjoy all the great benefits of itemit’s equipment tracking technology. This makes itemit’s equipment tracking software ideal for use wherever you are, even in the remotest of locations you will still be able to view your assets’ profiles and location history. Our unique offline capabilities ensure you always have access to the information you need. No matter where you are, you can count on itemit!

Flexible reminders make sure you stay in control of managing your assets and help to prevent downtime. When valuable pieces of equipment are out of action this can have a direct impact on the productivity of your workforce, costing you time and money. Using our equipment tracking software you can create an online asset profile and add relevant information to it, such as who the assets are assigned to, issues for maintenance and even user manuals. As a result, you can receive handy notifications when an asset requires servicing or maintenance as well as the cost and utilisation of your equipment assets. Plus, any time the asset is scanned you can see who is responsible for it, helping to ensure accountability and lowering the risk of theft, loss and unauthorised usage.

Teamwork makes the business work. Our equipment tracking software supports team-wide collaboration allowing everyone to get involved in asset tracking. Using our software your team can see where an asset is located, if it is being repaired or who last checked the asset out.

Asset tracking software can help to track, manage, and control inventory all from a single dashboard, this maintains consistency throughout the different teams of a business. Users can view stock levels, be alerted when parts and supplies are running low, and even re-order new items when necessary to avoid stock levels becoming depleted. The centralised system supports cohesive and consistent collaboration across board so you don’t run the risk of duplicated or out-of-date data. itemit’s friendly and easy-to-use interface makes sure everyone is staying on track.

Equipment tracking helps to protect your valuable assets. There are numerous benefits to knowing where your assets are and what they are doing. First and foremost, keeping up-to-date profiles of your assets helps to prevent asset downtime whether this is due to theft, loss, or maintenance issues. Tagging and tracking your equipment also gives you greater clarity on expenditures, financial audits, and inventory management. This reduces the risk of inaccurate data records and subsequent accounting and auditing problems. By keeping accurate records of all your assets you might also experience insurance benefits. If you can document that your equipment is being used responsibly, you may receive lower insurance costs. With an overarching view of your entire asset inventory, and all the information associated with it, you can make smarter decisions for your business.

Managing and tracking your equipment is effortless with itemit. Equipment tracking provides you with real-time location and usage data on your most important assets so you can enjoy peace of mind. Our suite of handy features increase data accuracy and accountability while fitting in seamlessly with your current processes. Equipment tracking lays the foundations for a business to grow and thrive. 

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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Business owners know that it’s imperative that they remain organised. Ideally, they will know where their business assets are at all times. They will also know where each of the assets is located and how often they are maintained. Finally, business owners should know who is responsible for the asset’s upkeep. 

In order to effectively manage all of your assets, a fixed asset register should be created. itemit’s asset register software works to ensure business owners can track their assets. 

Below, you will find details of how you too can prepare a fixed asset register.

Fixed assets are all of the equipment, machinery, tools, property, furniture, vehicles and land that would ordinarily be listed on an inventory. Assets such as these tend to also be listed on a balance sheet. 

Ideally, business owners would add any assets that they don’t plan to sell in the next 12 months. Assets such as these can be added to the register and tracked all day, every day.

When preparing an asset register, ideally, business owners would identify the following:

• All of the business’s assets
• The location of the assets
• The asset’s status and condition 
• Whether the assets need annual or more frequent checks/maintenance
• Each asset’s insurance and warranty details 
• Each asset’s user guides, if relevant 
• The asset’s name and description
• A photograph of each asset for easy identification
• The cost and date of purchase
• The asset’s current value
• The asset’s depreciation value 

As you can see, there are quite a few things to consider. However, being able to access all of the above information about each asset is hugely convenient.

Taking a walk around your premises can help business owners to locate and identify all of their assets. This exercise can prove to be useful as there’s always a possibility that not every asset has been recorded. Some assets might be new and, therefore, not added to the inventory/balance sheet. Alternatively, some assets may have slipped through the net. 

Walking around every premises and location allows business owners to identify their assets. Those that have slipped through the net can be added to the register with ease. Each identified asset’s details can be added and saved into itemit’s system.

Recording fixed assets can be quite a task. Depending on the type of business someone owns, they could have multiple assets in multiple locations. However, the more locations there are, the greater the need for a fixed asset register.

One effective solution is to use itemit’s asset register. Our asset tracking software uses combined technologies to help users everywhere track their fixed assets. 

Users simply need to log into itemit’s menu and add a new asset. The menu allows users to add as many details of each asset as they please. This allows users to have as much information about each asset as required. Having access to the insurance information, for example, can help to save time. Users will be able to find the insurance information at ease and, therefore, make the appropriate claim much quicker. 

It is possible to upload photographs and other files to itemit’s system. This allows users to have access to the information they need at all times.

In order to make use of itemit’s tracking features. Users need to add a QR tag to each of their assets. Once the tag is attached to the asset and scanned into the system, tracking is possible. Upon opening up the asset’s menu, users can see where the asset’s last-known location is. 

A QR code can be affixed to every single asset, even those which do not move. The tag, when scanned, will reveal a lot of information about the asset. Users can then decide which pieces of information they would like to access.

Business owners everywhere can use itemit’s fixed asset register to keep track of all of their assets. Thanks to the way that the software works, business owners everywhere can now create and effectively monitor all of their assets. 

Business owners and their employees can have much more control over the business. An asset register can be a highly useful tool. It can help businesses to understand how well the business is performing. It can also be used to help prevent assets from being lost or stolen. 

There are multiple ways that itemit’s asset register can help. Feel free to contact our helpful team to ask them how itemit’s fixed asset register can help you. Reach out to our team at team@itemit.com. Alternatively, you could sign up for our 14-day Free Trial and find out just how well itemit’s asset register software works for you.

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