From offices to manufacturing centers, tracking, and monitoring fixed assets can be time-consuming. In the olden days, many office managers kept spreadsheets of fixed assets that includes desks, chairs, computers, forklifts, and more.
It was hard to track equipment that was moved among various locations, and frantic phone calls to managers at different plants or warehouses to track down specialized equipment wasn’t uncommon. Today, however, fixed asset tracking using bar code software has become commonplace, and it’s saving many companies a lot of time and headaches in the warehouse.
The premise is simple: set up barcodes to track various asset categories in your company. You can then print labels and affix them to the assets as you would to raw materials or finished goods, scan, and track them in your computer system.
Barcodes can be used to track raw goods in the supply chain, completed goods in the warehouse or fixed assets. When it comes to fixed assets, many manufacturers choose to track the following:
How you use fixed asset tracking may vary. Some businesses have only one location, so tracking equipment among various manufacturing plants isn’t an issue. However, knowing the last time the forklift underwent routine maintenance or was serviced by the manufacturer might be an important thing to know.
For fixed asset tracking, barcodes offer a simple, flexible, and easily implemented solution. It’s just another way that barcode scanners and software are making business better.
Choosing the right system starts with choosing the right software vendor. With a good vendor by your side, you’ll have a knowledgeable partner who can help you find the right software for your needs. BAASS Business Solutions offers expert insight, knowledgeable people, and business software that will help you be more productive and effective.
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