Why Tracking Assets Via Your Phone Is Ideal

It’s possible for you to make use of asset tracking solutions that could make a difference to your business. You don’t have to be sitting at a laptop or a desktop computer. You don’t even have to switch on and use a tablet. You can simply use your personal or work phone to track your assets. As long as you have downloaded the relevant app and signed in, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t track your assets.

Just make sure that when you first use the software you name every asset that you’re tracking. You’ll have the opportunity to do this when you create a digital profile. A profile such as this is created when you scan a barcode, QR code, etc. The profile will allow you to input as much information as you wish. You could add an asset’s name, date of purchase, usual location, estimated value, and maintenance schedule. You could also add serial numbers, warranty and insurance details and a photograph for easy identification. 

When you have a lot of information in each digital profile you make life easier. If you need to get a machine’s serial number, for example, all you do is open the digital profile. It’s that simple.

Imagine being able to track all of your assets. You can see where they are, maybe who is using what, and whether they’re being used in the correct location.

There is no fuss, no asking around, no time wasted. You can log into the software/app on your phone, scan the code and see what’s what.

The ability to check assets in and out means you have more control over them. It also means that all of your assets are more secure. They may no longer get lost or misplaced. They may not even get stolen as it’ll be clear who has what. 

Some tracking apps let you request assets and put you in the queue for them. This ensures you get to use the asset next rather than someone else. This could be useful if there’s usually a long list of people waiting to use a printer, an oven, a vehicle, a forklift, and so on. In other words, you and your team could have access to the equipment you need, when you need it.

Asset tracking solutions make life easier in a number of ways. One significant way revolves around ensuring maintenance is easier. We all know that maintaining your assets can be a headache. However, with the right app, you could find it relatively simple. All that you need to do is to set a maintenance schedule for each asset when you’re completing the digital profile. When you do, your maintenance team could receive a reminder when an asset needs to be looked at. 

When your assets are frequently maintained they are much less likely to break down. Therefore, it makes sense to stay on top of maintenance. Thankfully, you can do this with a tracking app on your phone.

Would you like to speak with someone knowledgeable about using asset tracking solutions via your phone? Contact us today at team@itemit.com.