It's crucial to know the differences between different types of asset tags. Asset tags can give you a range of different functionalities to make tracking and managing your assets streamlined and automated.
You may have already heard of QR code or barcode tagging, but there's a full range of other types of asset tags which can help you save time and money.
QR Code Asset Tags
QR code asset tags are the most common type, as they're inexpensive, customisable, and hold a lot of data.
With QR code asset labels you'll:
- Stick the tag on
- Link it to a digital asset profile
- Scan the tag to open this profile
Every time you scan an asset's tag, the asset's last seen location will update, as well as the user who scanned it. This saves you a lot of time, as you can create a location-based audit, as well as speeding up edits to asset information.
You'll also be able to customise the material. So, for heavy-duty equipment and tools tracking, you'll be able to use metal tags for assets that go through more wear and tear.
Barcode Asset Tracking
Barcodes are a similar option to QR code asset tags. Every scan will also update an asset's last seen location, but the problem is that not all barcodes are unique.
As barcodes are often used for pricing information, it's not as simple as using a pre-existing barcode, and you may eventually need to purchase asset tags anyway.
Barcodes are also customisable and are also inexpensive, so are still a viable option for your asset tracking processes. Also, barcodes are ubiquitous, and so in some cases, are easier to implement.
If you want to learn more about whether QR code asset labels or barcodes are better for asset tracking, you can read our blog on it QR Codes Vs. Barcodes.
