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Automated, AI-Powered Asset Tracking System with The Mobile App, Cloud And IoT
Automate asset tracking and management, increase accountability with the smart software system powered by IoT And AI
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Why Businesses Need Automated, Real-Time Asset Tracking
- Prevent Asset Loss and Theft
Manual tracking leads to misplaced, stolen, or unaccounted-for assets. Automated asset tracking system provides real-time visibility into equipment location
and usage history,
reducing loss and improving accountability.
- Streamline Asset Audits and Compliance
Businesses often struggle to prepare accurate asset reports during audits. Automated asset tracking ensures that records are always up to date and audit-ready,
helping meet regulatory requirements with less effort.
- Reduce Equipment Downtime
Missed maintenance schedules can lead to costly equipment breakdowns. Automated system can track maintenance history, schedule alerts, and ensure
timely servicing to keep equipment running smoothly.
- Eliminate Manual Data Entry Errors
Spreadsheets and manual logs are prone to mistakes and missing information. Automated asset tracking system captures data at the source, reducing errors and
freeing up employees for more valuable tasks.
- Enable Asset Accountability Across Teams
When multiple people use shared assets, it is hard to know who is responsible for what.
Automated asset tracking system has a record of equipment check-ins and check-outs, so you always know who used an asset, when it was returned and in what conditions.
- Support For Mobile and Field Teams
Businesses with field operations need visibility into assets on the move. Real-time asset tracking ensures that remote teams can locate and manage
assets from any location, without returning to the office.
- Optimize Asset Utilization Without
visibility into assets usage, some assets can sit idle in the yard while others are overused.
Automated asset tracking system gives you a clear picture of equipment utilization, helping you balance asset usage and improve ROI.
- Improve Operational Efficiency
Time spent searching for missing equipment or manually updating records adds up. Automation speeds up processes,
reduces delays, and improves productivity.
Use Smart Asset Tracking Technologies For Process Automation
Modern technologies used in the automated asset tracking system include
the mobile app and QR codes,
IoT asset tracking with
BLE tags
and
IoT gateways, centralized cloud
data storage and
AI-driven insights.
Regardless of which tags and tracking devices you are using, the system automates asset tracking tasks, reduces manual labor and human errors, and
allows field technicians to spend more time on doing their primary jobs.
Smart Asset Tracking Tags
QR code asset tags allow you to check out, check in and track asset relocation efficiently and in real time.
Company employees use a mobile app for the QR code scanning, updating asset status, and optionally filling out a checklist.
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NFC tags allow you to scan assets in and out faster than QR codes.
You can record asset transactions by touching assets tagged with NFC tags with a smartphone - no need
to focus smartphone camera for each scan.
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Smart Asset Tracking Devices
Mobile phones can be used for scanning of all types of smart asset tags (QR codes, NFC, BLE). Using a mobile app,
company employees can quickly record asset relocation, check out, check in or assignment to an employee. They can use
mobile forms to fill out asset
inspection checklist, capture images for visual documentation,
GPS location of an asset and signatures.
Mobile phones are linked to a centralized cloud system via wi-fi or cellular connection. This real-time connection allows for
instant updates and data access, creating a real time asset visibility for an entire team.
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In some cases you may not want business employees to use their own mobile phones at work.
If this is the case, you can use a bluetooth barcode scanner attached to a mobile phone, or a mobile computer.
QR Inventory mobile app can accommodate both scenarios. If you opt for the barcode scanner, use SocketMobile scanners which are
natively integrated with the mobile app. Or use any mobile computer that runs Android OS. This will get you a rugged device, with
fast scanning using a built-in scanner, and with the flexibility and convenience of the QR Inventory mobile app.
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For a fully automated asset tracking system use BLE tags and
IoT gateways. An
IoT asset tracking system does not rely on manual inputs or tags scanning.
An IoT gateway automatically scans for assets tagged with the BLE tags at pre-set time intervals, and sends data to the cloud system for processing.
As a result, you get real-time reports on assets location and movement history, and receive instant alerts on misplaced or missing assets,
without relying on the company employees for the asset tracking tasks.
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The Role Of AI In Automating Asset Tracking
Artificial Intelligence (AI) plays an increasingly vital role in automating asset tracking, making the process more efficient and less labor-intensive.
An
AI-powered mobile app with voice control can
streamline field asset tracking and provide real time access to equipment documentation and spec sheets without requiring infrastructure investment.
AI-powered asset tracking system uses advanced data processing algorithms to identify tools and equipment usage patterns and predict future demand.
This helps businesses plan ahead, optimize asset allocation for jobs, and determine purchasing and rental requirements.
Additionally, an
AI inventory assistant can automate routine tasks,
such as keeping track of equipment maintenance schedule, reordering spare parts and tracking order fulfillment.
An
AI inventory chatbot with natural language processing makes system setup and daily operations easier
by answering user questions directly - eliminating the need to dig through long manuals or instructions.
All in all, AI helps you automate asset tracking by simplifying field tools and equipment monitoring,
handling repetitive asset management tasks, and providing real-time insights - leading to increased productivity and improved decision-making.
Industry Use Cases For The AI-Powered Automated Asset Tracking
Automated asset tracking is especially important for industries with multiple field locations,
where real-time asset visibility is crucial, and manual tracking is impractical.
Industries like construction, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, field services, and oil and gas greatly benefit from these solutions.
For these sectors, automating asset tracking processes can mean the difference between efficient operations and costly delays.
Automation of their asset tracking process helps these businesses save time, reduce losses, and improve productivity.
Real Time Construction Equipment & Tools Tracking
Use smartphones or Bluetooth IoT technology for the automated, real time construction equipment tracking.
In the construction industry, effective asset tracking is essential. It helps you better utilize tools and equipment, minimize downtime, prevent loss and theft,
and increase equipment useful life.
Construction assets are used on multiple job sites, in the field, and are moved around or stored in the service trucks.
In order to efficiently track construction assets across multiple sites you need a mobile software system that can be easily used in the field,
has a real time connection to a central data repository, and automates asset tracking process as much as possible.
A QR Inventory software is exactly this kind of a system.
It uses smart asset management tools: mobile devices (smartphones or tablets), cloud software,
QR code, NFC or BLE tags, IoT gateways and sensors for the efficient asset tracking in real time.
Field employees scan a QR code to quickly record equipment relocation, access equipment info and specs, or record equipment maintenance.
Office employees can set up an asset management system based on business needs, and access
asset tracking reports on the office computers, via a cloud software web dashboard.
They can review current equipment and tools location and AI powered analytical reports on historic equipment usage to
find trends, analyze data and make better decisions.
You can further automate asset tracking tasks using Bluetooth asset tracking system for bulk scanning or
a completely automated IoT asset tracking with BLE tags and gateways.
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Automate Construction Asset Management With BLE Tags
BLE tags, coupled with smartphones or IoT gateways, provide a fully automated asset tracking solution for construction companies.
Bluetooth low energy (BLE) technology helps you manage materials and assets on the job sites in real time with little or no employees' participation.
Label assets with the BLE tags,
and you can either track them using a mobile app or opt for a fully automated asset tracking system with the
Bluetooth IoT gateways.
If you would like job site employees to track assets, they can use a mobile app to bulk scan them with one click.
An employee does not need
to handle each asset, locate a tag and scan it with a smartphone camera. BLE tags significantly speed up asset tracking process as compared to the QR codes.
If you cannot or do not want to rely on the construction site employees for asset tracking tasks, you can use IoT gateways for a fully automated system.
IoT gateways detect assets in the scanning range and send data to a back end cloud software without a need for the job site employees to do any extra work.
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Mobile Asset Tracking Software For Field Equipment
Real time field asset tracking with QR codes and a mobile app.
Misplaced assets, tools and equipment can quickly add up to a big loss for a company.
Using a QR Inventory software you can easily organize and track field assets in real time.
Field techs use an asset tracking mobile app
for recording assets movement and usage. QR code scanning makes asset tracking fast and easy.
A mobile app provides a link to a back end cloud software, allowing for the real time updates.
As a result, both field and office employees have access to the same live data.
Analyze equipment usage patterns with AI based analytical reports, and improve asset utilization,
maintenance schedule and lifespan.
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Automated Tools Tracking In The Service Trucks
Manage inventory and tools on the service trucks in real time with a mobile app and QR codes or IoT.
Your service trucks are mobile. So is a QR Inventory software.
You need to be able to track tools, parts and materials in each service truck fast and error free.
A QR Inventory mobile app allows field service technicians do just that.
Company employees can track assets and inventory that go in and out with a QR code scanning mobile app.
Or, if you do not want to rely on the company employees for asset tracking, use an
Android based gateway for the fully automated solution. Android based gateways is constantly scanning for
the tagged assets in the service truck, and sends data to a centralized cloud system for processing and reporting.
Regardless of your choice of tags and tracking devices,
authorized software users always have live inventory and tools visibility via a single cloud software web dashboard.
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Smart Asset Management System For The Rental Properties
Track and audit assets in the rental properties with the mobile app and QR codes.
A QR Inventory software makes keeping track of assets in the rental properties is easy task. You can use an asset management system
for tracking large household equipment or
smaller items like linen, dishes and utensils.
Company employees can record delivery and installation of the new assets, items damage and replacement, and do asset audits on site using a
mobile app and QR code scanning.
A mobile app submits updates to the back end cloud software in real time. Admin software users have a live view of all properties, including property assets,
items movement and replacement, and property maintenance log. They can see at a glance
what each property has, what is missing, what is damaged and needs to be fixed or replaced,
what has been delivered and installed and when. Digital documents are preserved in a secure cloud and can be accessed on demand from anywhere.
Use AI powered trend analysis and insights to predict your needs and optimize ordering.
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Management Of Rental Equipment, Loaned Samples & Demo Units With QR Codes
Track rental equipment, demo units delivery and returns without physical paperwork and errors.
When you rent (lease, loan) assets to the clients, whether this is a construction equipment, medical devices, communication equipment or anything else,
manual tracking can be daunting, time-consuming and error-prone.
A QR Inventory mobile app and cloud software streamline rental asset tracking, save you time and eliminate errors.
Company employees can easily record equipment delivery, check out, check in and pick up using a QR code scanning mobile app.
They can fill out forms, take photos, collect a client signature,
generate delivery or pick up tickets on the spot, and e-mail them to the client or office in the mobile app.
All required documents are collected on site electronically,
and are sent to a back end cloud software in real time.
You can see at a glance where the rental equipment is, how long each customer had it, when it is due back, what do you have available in the warehouse,
and access all relevant documents.
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Smart Asset Tracking System FAQ Articles
Frequently asked questions on the automation of asset tracking in the QR Inventory software.
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How To Use QR Codes For Automating Asset Tracking And Management?
QR code asset tracking is a low cost and easy to implement solution that provides real time assets visibility to all authorized employees,
and creates asset accountability system.
There are a lot of benefits of using QR codes for asset tracking. Some of them include an easy scanning with a mobile app,
on site asset info access with one QR code scan, real time data exchange with the central database and organized digital documentation.
Learn more on QR code asset tracking in this article.
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How To Track Equipment Check Out In Real Time?
A QR Inventory software streamlines equipment and assets check out process.
A company employee just need to scan a QR code, NFC or BLE tag to check out or return tools and equipment.
You can require an employee to fill out a form in the mobile app to document asset conditions.
Mobile forms support image attachments and electronic signatures.
All check out and check in records are preserved in a secure cloud, and ara available to authorized software users to search and review.
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Automated Asset Tracking With QR Codes, NFC, BLE, RFID And GPS - Blog Articles
Learn how you can optimize asset tracking process with the modern technologies.
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Bluetooth Asset Tracking
Use of Bluetooth low energy (BLE) technology for asset tracking is growing, and is taking over RFID and GPS methods.
Big pluses of using BLE tags is their low cost, and ability to interact with the mobile phones, both Android and iOS.
Using BLE tags, you can do bulk asset scanning as you can with RFID - but you can use a regular smartphone for it,
instead of the expensive RFID scanners.
You can also opt for a fully automated
Bluetooth asset tracking system,
that uses IoT gateways as a bridge between assets tagged with the BLE tags and back end cloud software.
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Track Assets In Real Time Anywhere With GPS
GPS asset tracking is a technology that uses Global Positioning System (GPS) to pinpoint asset location in geographic coordinates at any given time.
GPS asset tracking involves attaching battery-powered devices (GPS tags) to the trackable assets.
A GPS tags communicates with satellites to obtain its latitude and longitude coordinates, and transmits location data to the remote cloud server.
A software residing on the cloud server produces human readable reports and maps that can be viewed on the computers or smartphones.
GPS asset tracking is commonly used for big, valuable assets that are constantly on the move. Some examples include fleet management,
tracking of the construction equipment across the job sites, and tracking shipping containers between shipping and delivery locations.
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IoT Gateways For Asset Tracking Automation
IoT gateways is an essential part of the automated asset tracking infrastructure.
Many asset tags and sensors are based on the short range wireless technologies, such as BLE, Zigbee, or Thread, and do not have capacity
to connect to the internet directly.
Gateways act as the bridge between local IoT devices and remote cloud servers, collecting data from hundreds of devices and transmitting data
to a centralized cloud platforms.
In addition to using dedicated IoT gateways, you can also use gateways based on Android and iOS devices.
Android and iOS based gateways provide far better network connection and customization options, allowing you to customize IoT asset tracking system to your needs.
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Reshaping Equipment Tracking With Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Tracking construction equipment across multiple job sites and managing maintenance and allocation for projects are complex and
time-consuming tasks. Manual monitoring by employees often leads to inefficiencies and human errors, impacting productivity and project timelines.
An AI-powered asset tracking system streamlines equipment management by automating these tasks,
reducing errors, and freeing up employees to focus on their main responsibilities.
Once considered a tool for large corporations, AI is now going mainstream, enabling small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs)
to implement it and gain a competitive edge.
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Component Of BLE Asset Tracking System
BLE asset tracking system includes three main components: BLE tags, trackers (mobile phones or IoT gateways), and cloud software.
This article provides a detailed description of each component, how it works, what options are available, and how you can link them together for a
powerful asset tracking system that is right for your needs and budget.
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Smart Asset Management Technologies - Which One To Use?
The article describes and compares modern technologies that are used for asset management and tracking: barcodes, QR codes, NFC, BLE, RFID, GPS.
Read it to get an overview of each asset tracking method,
when to use it and how smart asset management technologies compare and differ.
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