Tracking Tools and More

Your organization depends on having accurate information on all of your tools and equipment. By tracking the location of every tool and knowing who is accountable, management can gain control of escalating tool costs. In addition to achieving reductions in tool loss, employee and contractor productivity is increased by having tools and equipment where you need them, when you need them.

The PowerTrack tool tracking software utilizes a SQL server database to maintain your tool and equipment information. Transactions such as tool check out, check in and transfers are easily performed on a PC or mobile device such as an Android or iPhone. Tool lookups, history queries and reports provide management with information on current inventory and tool activity.

Tracks Movements and Assignments

During the check out process, tools and equipment are assigned to employees or contractors quickly and easily through the use of barcode scanning. An employee/contractor ID is scanned or a name is selected from a list. A site and optional sub-location can be selected. Each tool is scanned and a return date can optionally be recorded. Tools can also be transferred between locations without an employee/contractor assignment. The result is that all asset movements are recorded to enforce employee/contractor accountability and accurate inventory.

Visibility to Tools and Equipment

Whether in the office or in the field, it is important to know the location and availability of tools. The tool lookup capability in the PowerTrack Tool Management system is one of the most comprehensive in the industry. You can quickly search on an individual tool or model number - or filter results based on manufacturer, description, category, assignment (employee/contractor), site, business unit/department, or condition.

Analysis of Tool Usage and Activity

Tool usage can be analyzed by a quick lookup of transaction history or through activity reports. Transaction history can be filtered by date range, tool or model number, assignment (employee/contractor), site, business unit/department and by transaction type (check-in, check out, transfer, new/retired asset). Activity reports can point management to areas of heavy tool utilization or tools that are rarely used, thereby guiding future tool purchases.