Keeping track of organisations assets within an office or
school environment can be difficult for a number of reasons. However, this
issue is especially a problem with equipment and goods that are portable.
Whether it is cameras, laptops or phones, keeping track of equipment that has
been loaned or hired out to a student and staff member can seem almost
impossible.
This is made worse not only by the amount of equipment
needed in many organisations but the confusion and issues that come with the
use of similar, personal equipment brought in by students or staff members.
So, how can you solve the problem of effectively tracking
portable equipment in your organisation?
Keeping your assets safe with an effective tracking system
With assets moving here, there and everywhere, having a
manual inventory is not always the quickest and most effective way to track
your equipment. Instead, you need something that allows you to combine physical labelling with computer and tablet tracking.
This is the most effective way to track portable equipment,
as everything can be stored on a computer system, without the hassle of unreliable
paper inventories.
How can you do this?
The easiest way to implement a fast track system such as
this is with miniature asset tracking labels. Miniature tracking labels are
small and discreet, meaning they can fit onto the smallest of assets and make
tracking portable equipment quick and easy.
They work with your computer and laptop because they can contain
serial numbers and barcodes, giving you ultimate control. You can use barcodes
to log when equipment has been taken out and from what area, helping you to
quickly resolve any problems that may arise.
Not only can asset labelling help you with tracking portable
equipment that is on loan or missing, these little tags are also a great way to
deter thieves and help you reclaim stolen equipment more easily.
The data, such as your barcode or serial number, is engraved
onto each label, meaning it is resistant to chemical substances. These nifty
little asset tags also break into tiny pieces if forced removal is attempted,
making it impossible to remove all of the tag completely. This means that if
equipment has been stolen, it can easily be identified by police and returned
back to you without unnecessary hassle.
Whether you are worried about stolen equipment or simply
need to ensure your loaned equipment is returned when it should be, you can
save time and money using a unique asset labelling system.
