Asset tags, asset labels and barcode labels are now used by many offices and warehouses to keep their assets safe. A well designed and modern asset tag typically comprises of a label with a semi permanent sticky backing. While the adhesive can be more difficult to remove if needed this can create issues if the asset needs to be re-categorised in the future. This is why a near-permanent adhesive is often used to make removal possible.

Some advantages of using asset tags:

• Identify products in a quick and easy way
• Track inventory by model number, serial number,
• Simplify inventory tasks

You can use asset tags to identify many different things and pieces of equipment. Also asset tagging can also be integrated into management and accounting systems so people can know where the assets are located.

Asset tags are capable of doing more than simply offering security in an event of theft or loss however. They prove to be an essential tool for implementing accurate stock control measures. Asset tagging can also used to provide data to make sure that sales are maximised.

With the use of barcode labels and asset tags, tracking items that travel across the world is now possible. While barcode technology is still used, new tracking methods are now being implemented, such as new holographic tracking tags which cab improve security immensely.

Asset tags can be used for many different applications. You can even create customised barcode labels and asset tags by adding your company name or logo to them. So, if you want to track your assets effectively, using asset tags and barcode labels is the perfect solution.

Posted in Asset Tags, Barcode Labels by Geoff

In any industry which tracks its assets, using asset labels is a high priority. Asset labels or asset tags can be fitted to every piece of equipment you own so it can be tracked. Unfortunately, if you rent or hire equipment, you also need to make sure that the equipment is not tampered with and the equipment is in a good condition when it is returned to you.

Asset labels are a good way that hire companies can keep a track of their assets and also stop customers or clients tampering with the product. To do this the asset labels need some sort of tamper evident seal, which indicates the equipment has been tampered with.

Tamper evident asset tags are a two-in-one solution when you need to keep a track of an asset, but also want some sort of indication that the asset has been tampered with.

When a tamper evident asset tag is removed, a ‘void’ symbol is shown on the tag, which proves the asset has been tampered with. The label cannot be reattached or the void removed and hence any company which uses this label can then take the necessary steps to prosecute the person responsible.

Posted in Asset Tags by Grahame

In a business world which needs to keep a constant check on valuable assets, asset labels are invaluable tools.

In the past asset labels usually used a simple numbering system to define between separate assets. A log of the assets would be kept in paper form and the assets manually checked on a frequent basis.

With technological advances however, asset tracking has been made a lot easier. Asset labels can now be printed with a unique barcode which can be read easily and quickly using a barcode scanner. The database containing the information about the asset can then be updated or changed as required.

New asset labels can contain a numbering system, a barcode and even a company logo or other printed text on the label. For companies which provide asset tracking services, this can provide a unique point of marketing and point of recall for the owner of the asset.

Factories may have many machines or pieces of equipment which need to be tracked and monitored. If the assets are being used in an industrial environment, the label can be manufactured out of tough and durable anodised aluminium, making the labels perfect for indoor and outdoor use. These labels are resistant to sunlight, abrasion, solvents and will not chip or crack.

Posted in Asset Tags by Geoff

If you are planning a premises move for your company, there are a huge number of logistical challenges to consider and overcome. The overall aim should be to make the move as smooth and stress-free as possible, and this is where asset tags can come in extremely handy.

It is a good idea to mark all of your company’s property, from equipment, tools and furniture to pot plants and water coolers, with asset tags before the move. You should ideally have these in place already, to ensure that all of your company’s assets are protected.

Asset tags will help to ensure that no pieces of equipment or furniture are left behind or go missing during the move. If they do, you can spot the problem immediately and track the item down. This should make your move to a new premises much quicker and easier, as well as helping you to get settled in once the move is complete.

These asset tags also act as a deterrent to theft, especially as some tamper-evident features which cause them to break into easily noticeable pieces or display the word ‘VOID’ if anyone attempts to remove them.

Posted in Asset Tags by Bridget

It is often easier for companies which ship smaller amounts of larger items to keep track of their goods. These businesses often use barcode labels in their warehouses and storage depots to monitor and record what goes out and what comes in. This way, any missing or misplaced items can be tracked, whether in transit or still in the warehouse.

Companies with smaller items to keep track of, however, face greater problems with keeping track of all goods. Take the example of a stationery company which ships orders of pencils, paper clips, paper packs and other stationery items. Keeping tabs on every order, down to the last tiny item, can be an enormous and time-consuming challenge for delivery and warehouse managers. This is where barcode labels can be a massive help.

Barcode labels can be applied to packs of items or whole pallets or shipping containers. The information contained in these barcodes can be altered or changed using an electronic system and computer software, so you can keep track of items down to the very last paperclip. This can save you a huge amount of time when it comes to inventory management, as well as helping your company to take a super-organised approach to shipping large amounts of small items.

Posted in Barcode Labels by Geoff

Before specially designed durable labels were available, company owners and managers found themselves wasting time and money replacing barcode labels that disintegrated, faded or were otherwise damaged by adverse conditions.

However, labels and tags are now available that have specially made to withstand a wide variety of tough conditions, including exposure to the elements, chemicals and extreme heat and cold temperatures.

One of the main features of these durable labels is over-lamination, but what does this entail and how exactly how does it work to protect the label?

To put it simply, over-laminated labels are those that are coated with a clear film of polyester material. This material protects the label from:

• Weather
• UV rays
• Dirt and grease
• Fingerprints
• Graffiti
• Some chemicals

With the protection of the over-laminated surface, barcode labels remain legible, structurally intact and perfectly functional. The label information can’t be scratched off or damaged, so it lasts as long as the labelled item itself.

Other benefits of over-laminated barcode labels and asset tags include reduced glare from light sources and help with keeping labels flat and smooth.

Posted in Asset Tags, Barcode Labels by Grahame

When most people think of barcode labels, they think of products in shops or supermarkets that are labelled with price and product information. However, this is not the only application for barcode labels; they can be supremely useful in a number of different ways.

The following are the four main applications of barcode labels:

• Retail barcodes. As previously mentioned, barcode labels can be used to implement an efficient and accurate pricing system. Prices and details can be changed on the main system without the need for relabeling items, and the labels themselves can be scanned and recorded in an instant.

• Goods tracking. If your company ships goods to individuals or other businesses, barcode labels can be used to accurately track the progress of shipments. You can easily check on missing or delayed items, as well as using the delivery information recorded to improve future service.

• Document tracking. As well as goods and merchandise, you can mark documents with barcode labels to ensure they are properly filed, sent and received on time.

• Inventory control and management. Completing a stock take or inventory check can be much quicker, easier and more accurate with barcode labels, and the mistakes often made by human error can be drastically reduced.

Posted in Barcode Labels by Geoff

If you need barcode labels for goods, equipment or merchandise that requires storage in non-standard environments, you may need to track down labels that are specially designed to be durable.

Durable labels are now available that can withstand:

• Extreme heat and cold
• Outdoor environments, wind, rain and sleet
• Exposure to mild to moderately hazardous chemicals
• Abrasion or other risks of surface damage

These labels are designed to remain intact and perfectly functional even in these extreme conditions. This means you can read them, scan them and easily see them even if they have been outdoors or in a hot, damp environment for months. Some are over-laminated or coated with other protective substances, whilst some are made from super-durable vinyl.

Depending on exactly what you need them for, you can find durable barcode labels that can withstand temperatures as low as -40˚C and as high as +150˚C.

With standard labels in these environments, you will spend so much time, effort and money replacing them when they fade or disintegrate. There is also the risk that mistakes will be made during inventory checks or stock takes, which could lead to more problems later on.

Posted in Barcode Labels by Bridget

Asset labels, also known as asset tags, are commonly used by companies wanting to keep track of all their assets. Whether it is valuable equipment and tools, computer equipment or simply desks and chairs, asset tagging items gives business owners a quick and easy way to mark their property.

However, asset tags also have another very important use. If your company regularly loans out tools, equipment or other items to other firms or organisations, or even individuals, you may be looking for a better way to keep track of everything.

By attaching asset tags to every piece of equipment you loan out, you can track when it leaves and when it returns. This helps you to plan your loan schedule, as well as helping to determine when items are due back in and when they have been returned late.

Some asset labels have another feature – a tamper-proof structure. If you are unlucky enough to lend out items to an unscrupulous firm or individual who decides they don’t want to return the item, it will not be possible for them to do so undetected. Not only will you know that the item hasn’t been returned, and who has got it, but the labels attached to it will split into noticeable pieces when someone tries to remove them. This makes it instantly clear that tampering has taken place.

Posted in Asset Tags by Bridget

As any company with a large inventory of stock, equipment, merchandise or other goods knows, accurately keeping track of everything can be a difficult and time-consuming process. When stock take time comes around, the process ends up taking hours or even days to complete.

There is a way you can make things much easier for yourself as a business owner, and for the members of staff you appoint to complete your inventory check. The solution is barcode labels, which can be stuck to all items – or even pallets and containers to save time – and simply scanned when it’s time to do the stock take.

Using barcode labels in this way can save you a huge amount of time and effort and it can also improve efficiency and accuracy, whilst reducing the risk of human error. By eliminating mistakes, you may even find that the business as a whole runs much more smoothly.

As well as helping you to streamline the inventory check process, barcode labels can also help you track what’s coming in and out of your warehouse or stock room on a day-to-day basis. You will always be informed and up-to-date on your stock situation, so you can manage your business more efficiently.

Posted in Barcode Labels by Grahame