Skiddle Harmonises Festival Magic with Seamless Asset Management

When the sun shines and the beats drop, Skiddle is the go-to name for festival and event-goers across the UK. With a legacy of ticketing excellence since 2001, Skiddle has grown into a powerhouse in the festival and event industry. But with this growth comes the challenge of managing a vast array of assets during the frantic summer festival season. How does Skiddle keep track of its high-tech equipment amidst the chaos? The answer lies with itemit, a cutting-edge asset management system that has revolutionised their operations. Dive in to discover how itemit helps Skiddle maintain peak efficiency and deliver unforgettable experiences, one event at a time.

Since 2001, Skiddle has been at the forefront of the festival and event ticketing industry, selling tickets and supporting events nationwide. You will likely have used Skiddle’s ticketing app to access some of the best events you have attended. With a growing events roster, it’s more crucial than ever that Skiddle keep track of where all their kit is. Managing a myriad of assets amidst the bustling chaos of the summer festival season requires a full proof system. This is where itemit steps in, transforming the way Skiddle tracks and manages its assets.

Picture this: a whirlwind summer with over 300,000 events and nearly 200 festivals. Skiddle’s operations team is in a constant state of motion, dispatching high-tech scanning and production equipment across the UK. This gear also includes sophisticated filming equipment for capturing festival highlights, essential for Skiddle’s dynamic promotional activities. With assets worth thousands of pounds crisscrossing the country, maintaining control over their location and condition is non-negotiable.

Previously, Skiddle used an internal system featuring their own Skiddle tags for asset tracking. However, the rapid growth of the business, coupled with the increasing complexity of their operations, demanded a 360 solution. Enter itemit.

By adopting itemit’s comprehensive asset management system, Skiddle has streamlined its operations and ensured peak efficiency during the hectic festival season. Initially brought in to manage scanning equipment, itemit now oversees Skiddle’s entire asset portfolio, including IT equipment and other fixed assets.

Ryan Stanger, Operations Manager at Skiddle, highlighted the importance of embracing a modern technological solution: “Skiddle being a modern, dynamic tech company, everything needs to be more automated.”

Visibility: Skiddle leverages itemit’s Booking feature to maintain a clear overview of all assets. This tool allows them to book assets out to festivals, promoters, and event organisers, specifying date ranges, items, and any associated costs. Skiddle always knows where their assets are, how many they have, their value, and when they’re due back.

Sustainability: itemit aids Skiddle in achieving their sustainability goals. By tracking the lifecycle of electronic devices, Skiddle ensures optimal use of their assets and conscientious disposal practices. This sustainability focus aligns with the ethos of a modern, responsible tech company.

Operational Efficiency: itemit’s user-friendly interface and rapid functionality save Skiddle valuable time. The streamlined process boosts operational efficiency, allowing the team to focus on enhancing other aspects of their thriving tech business.

Asset Lifecycle Management: With itemit, Skiddle can predict asset depreciation, plan for disposals, and extend the useful life of their equipment. This data-driven approach to asset management helps refine budgets and operational strategies.

Over the past five years, Skiddle’s growth has been meteoric, reflected in their asset expansion from 60 to almost 200 scanners. Last year alone, they supported a staggering number of festivals and events, requiring precise tracking and management of equipment. itemit has been pivotal in ensuring that each piece of equipment is accounted for, in optimal condition, and delivered on time to its next destination.

As Skiddle continues to grow and evolve, itemit remains an essential tool in their journey. The platform not only supports current operations but also scales with Skiddle’s ambitions, ensuring that asset management is one less thing to worry about during the frenetic festival season.

By entrusting itemit with their asset management needs, Skiddle can focus on what they do best: delivering unforgettable experiences to festival-goers across the UK. Whether it’s a sold-out music festival or a vibrant community event, Skiddle and itemit are the dynamic duo ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

Here at itemit we love understanding how our customers are using itemit to achieve their own inspiring missions – the more unusual, the better! If you’ve got an idea of how you might be able to use itemit and want to run some questions by our experienced team members, drop us an email to team@itemit.com – we look forward to hearing from you and achieving great things together!