ASAP Systems Case Studies Implementing IoT for Efficient Asset Tracking in a Rapidly Growing Distribution Company

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Implementing IoT for Efficient Asset Tracking in a Rapidly Growing Distribution Company

ASAP Systems

Technology Category	Functional Applications - Enterprise Asset Management Systems (EAM) Functional Applications - Inventory Management Systems
Applicable Industries	Finance & Insurance
Applicable Functions	Logistics & Transportation Warehouse & Inventory Management
Use Cases	Real-Time Location System (RTLS) Track & Trace of Assets
Services	System Integration
Challenge	Midwest Distribution, a rapidly growing company, was facing a significant challenge in accurately tracking its increasing number of assets due to its growth and the addition of more employees. The company was experiencing issues with employees trading monitors, PCs, and tablets throughout the day, with no effective system in place to track these movements. This lack of a robust tracking system led to problems with lost assets and unauthorized changes in asset locations, which were often not known to the IT Department. The need for a solution was urgent to ensure the smooth operation of the company and to prevent further loss of assets. Read More
About Customer	Midwest Distribution is a rapidly growing wholesale distribution company. As the company expanded, it faced the challenge of managing an increasing number of assets and employees. The company was experiencing issues with asset management, including employees trading equipment without proper tracking, leading to lost assets and unauthorized changes in asset locations. The company needed a robust, efficient, and cost-effective solution to manage its growing number of assets and ensure smooth operations. Read More
Customer Name	Midwest Distribution Read More
Solution	Midwest Distribution found the perfect solution in an easy-to-use, cost-effective Inventory System and Asset Tracking System. This system was designed to enhance the company's ability to track its growing number of assets. Since its implementation, the company has seen a significant reduction in cases of lost assets or assets changing locations without the knowledge of the IT Department. The Barcode-Based Asset Tracking System provided by ASAP Systems not only helped in tracking assets but also saved the company additional money through increased efficiency. It eliminated the need for maintaining separate records for assets, thus reducing labor costs. The system also streamlined internal processes and procedures, making it a convenient single reference point for IT Help Desk Techs to quickly reference warranty status, replacement costs, and conduct audits to ensure correct location and employee information. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Enterprise Asset Management Systems (EAM)

Functional Applications - Inventory Management Systems

Applicable Industries

Finance & Insurance

Applicable Functions

Logistics & Transportation

Warehouse & Inventory Management

Use Cases

Real-Time Location System (RTLS)

Track & Trace of Assets

Services

System Integration

Challenge

Midwest Distribution, a rapidly growing company, was facing a significant challenge in accurately tracking its increasing number of assets due to its growth and the addition of more employees. The company was experiencing issues with employees trading monitors, PCs, and tablets throughout the day, with no effective system in place to track these movements. This lack of a robust tracking system led to problems with lost assets and unauthorized changes in asset locations, which were often not known to the IT Department. The need for a solution was urgent to ensure the smooth operation of the company and to prevent further loss of assets.

About Customer

Midwest Distribution is a rapidly growing wholesale distribution company. As the company expanded, it faced the challenge of managing an increasing number of assets and employees. The company was experiencing issues with asset management, including employees trading equipment without proper tracking, leading to lost assets and unauthorized changes in asset locations. The company needed a robust, efficient, and cost-effective solution to manage its growing number of assets and ensure smooth operations.

Customer Name

Midwest Distribution

Solution

Midwest Distribution found the perfect solution in an easy-to-use, cost-effective Inventory System and Asset Tracking System. This system was designed to enhance the company's ability to track its growing number of assets. Since its implementation, the company has seen a significant reduction in cases of lost assets or assets changing locations without the knowledge of the IT Department. The Barcode-Based Asset Tracking System provided by ASAP Systems not only helped in tracking assets but also saved the company additional money through increased efficiency. It eliminated the need for maintaining separate records for assets, thus reducing labor costs. The system also streamlined internal processes and procedures, making it a convenient single reference point for IT Help Desk Techs to quickly reference warranty status, replacement costs, and conduct audits to ensure correct location and employee information.

Impact #1	The implementation of the Inventory System and Asset Tracking System has brought about significant operational improvements for Midwest Distribution. The system has not only helped in accurately tracking the increasing number of assets but also streamlined internal processes and procedures. The IT Help Desk Techs now have a convenient single reference point to quickly reference warranty status, replacement costs, and conduct audits to ensure correct location and employee information. This has made their work more efficient and effective. The system has also helped in reducing labor costs by eliminating the need to maintain separate records for assets. Overall, the system has supported Midwest Distribution through its rapid growth and continues to offer the best in class service for all their asset tracking needs.

Impact #1

The implementation of the Inventory System and Asset Tracking System has brought about significant operational improvements for Midwest Distribution. The system has not only helped in accurately tracking the increasing number of assets but also streamlined internal processes and procedures. The IT Help Desk Techs now have a convenient single reference point to quickly reference warranty status, replacement costs, and conduct audits to ensure correct location and employee information. This has made their work more efficient and effective. The system has also helped in reducing labor costs by eliminating the need to maintain separate records for assets. Overall, the system has supported Midwest Distribution through its rapid growth and continues to offer the best in class service for all their asset tracking needs.

Benefit #1	Significant reduction in cases of lost assets or assets changing locations without the knowledge of the IT Department
Benefit #2	Reduced labor costs from eliminating the need to maintain separate records for assets
Benefit #3	Increased efficiency in tracking assets, leading to cost savings

Benefit #1

Significant reduction in cases of lost assets or assets changing locations without the knowledge of the IT Department

Benefit #2

Reduced labor costs from eliminating the need to maintain separate records for assets

Benefit #3

Increased efficiency in tracking assets, leading to cost savings

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Implementing IoT for Efficient Asset Tracking in a Rapidly Growing Distribution Company

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