Track Contractor Tools with Barcode
Contractors know their tool inventory is a serious capital investment. What they often don't know is -where the heck is that inventory? From the missing generator (well, it is portable) to the 12 dozen work gloves (that can't possibly have been all used up by now), it's a serious challenge keeping track of contractor tools! Employee to employee and jobsite to jobsite, tools get assigned, very loosely, and simply never seem to come back home. Often they're simply misplaced, but new ones have to be purchased before the old ones make their way back to the fold. And, of course, those extra dollars go against the bottom line. If a contractor doesn't get a good inventory management tool in place, it's going to be a long time before that little house by the lake is a reality.
One very good, tried and proven solution to the contractor tool tracking dilemma (to track tools or not to track tools) is barcode labeling and a barcode software solution. Track tools to an employee, a sub-contractor, a job, a jobsite or a location - local or remote. Label them if it's practical to do so, or label their bin if individual barcode labels aren't practical. Even create "kits" of tools and set them up as a group.
This process of barcode labeling can be completed in reasonable time, and, best of all, it’s accurate. A contractor's tools are tagged with barcode labels designed especially to adher to rugged, contractor tools. Then, the contractor tools are “checked out” to an employee, location or jobsite by simply scanning the barcode with a barcode scanner or handheld mobile terminal. For the "check in" process, simple repeat the barcode scanning step - only in reverse. Scan the barcode label and put the item back in it's home location, into a quarantine area for repair or maintenance, or note its condition is toast, and toss it out. Agreed, you may not always know where the contractor tools are, and you can't guaranteen in what conditon they may be turned back in, BUT, you will know who used the tool last and you'll know who they are assigned to and where they are supposed to be! Everyone can be held accountable for the contractor tools assigned to them.
• Don't be held captive to a yearly “license” fee for contractor tool tracking barcode software.
• Don't be forced to use a vendor’s barcode labels and barcode scanning hardware.
• Don't be forced to use a vendor’s “web-based” barcode software application.
Take a look at GigaTrak’s Contractor Tool Tracking Barcode Software Solutions - Our contractor tool tracking solutions are designed with contractors in mind. We're familiar with contractors - from heating and cooling, to service repair companies, to utilities, to government agencies and the military. We've been in the business of designing tool tracking software and solutions for 2 decades. Our tool tracking software is designed to provide the data and detail every contractor needs to manage their contractor tool inventory. We include a master tool template, so tool descriptions, even though they may be entered by different persons, can be consistent. We let you identify the tool, not only with a main barcode ID, but we also let you include separate asset, serial, and model numbers. You can assign maintence and repair information to each, individual tool, allowing the tools to be kept in good condition and maintained to regulatory standards. Reports are available on demand - for your viewing pleasure or to satisfy auditing purposes. And, if we don't have all the reports needed, simply ask and the additonal reports can be generated. Use pre-printed barcode labels, or print your own barcode labels, if you choose, with our embedded label designer.
Purchase the product and it's yours - no hidden fees or yearly license requirements. Install our tool tracking software on your own PC or Server Host without a 3rd party having access to it. Prefer your own barcode hardware? already using a tool tracking barcode software? We'll work with you in either case, to incorporate our contractor tool tracking software with your existing barcode hardware; or, to import your existing tool database, if you wish to change over to our tool tracking software..
GigaTrak Tool Tracking Barcode Solutions, call us. Our experienced personnel can discuss your contractor tool tracking project with you and suggest barcode system options. We're easily reached, during normal business hours M-F CST @ 877-204-9237, or go online and see what we have to offer: www.gigatrak.com
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