Simplify Asset & Inventory Tracking with Barcode Scanning
Barcodes used to mean expensive, dedicated scanning hardware. Mobile technology changed that — now a phone or handheld running the right software does the same job for a fraction of the cost, tying every scan directly into your CMMS.
Key Takeaways
- Barcoding replaces manual data entry — the single biggest source of costly mistakes and human error in asset and inventory records.
- One scan links a work order, an asset, and its spare parts in a single centralized system, instead of three separate lookups.
- Technicians can scan equipment in the field and pull up the asset or create a work order from wherever they’re standing.
- For inventory, barcoding supports min/max stock levels and vendor cost tracking, not just counting what’s on the shelf.
- No special hardware required — eWorkOrders works with dedicated barcode scanners or an ordinary mobile device.
Barcodes have primarily been captured using expensive, dedicated scanning devices. With the evolution of mobile technology, you can now move to a user-friendly, software-based solution to manage your inventory and assets instead.
Whether you’re using a dedicated barcode scanner or a smart device, incorporating barcode technology into eWorkOrders’ CMMS solution lets you manage your entire maintenance operation from one centralized system.
Barcoding and CMMS
Barcodes link work orders, spare parts inventory, purchase orders, assets, and equipment. Barcode scanning allows data to be entered in real time, preventing costly mistakes and human error. Incorporating barcode scanning into a CMMS gives technicians the tools to work faster and more efficiently from anywhere.
Barcoding for Asset Management
Using CMMS software with your barcode scanner or mobile device, all records pertaining to your assets live in one centralized system, available at any time. From work orders and inventory to maintenance schedules and other critical information, technicians can easily locate everything they need about an organization’s assets.
Having your information stored and easily accessible in one location reduces the risk of technicians entering the wrong numbers, reduces man-hours, and increases efficiency and productivity.
Barcoding for Inventory Control
With spare parts and supplies moving in and out of inventory constantly, it can be challenging to keep track of inventory levels. Not having a part in stock when you need it can disrupt business operations.
Labeling your inventory with codes stored in your CMMS gives organizations the ability to use barcode scanners to manage inventory quickly. A CMMS gives users the ability to analyze inventory trends and establish maximum and minimum stock levels, manage vendor costs, and automate processes. eWorkOrders CMMS is ready to work with your handheld computers and barcode scanners to make controlling and tracking the flow of materials in and out of inventory as convenient as possible.
Barcode Scanning & Data Collection Benefits
Barcode scanning can be used in any size business, in any industry. Some of the benefits of eWorkOrders’ mobile barcode scanning solution include:
| Increased Efficiency | Minimize Costs & Increase ROI | Reduced Errors | The Power of CMMS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Using barcodes in the field, technicians work more efficiently. They can scan a piece of equipment, pull up the asset, and create a work order from anywhere. | Eliminating manual, time-consuming data entry saves time and reduces errors, which results in an overall reduction in staff and resource costs. | Barcoding reduces mistakes by eliminating manual data entry and ensuring only accurate information is stored in your CMMS. | eWorkOrders CMMS gives you the ability to use barcoding technology, plus additional features to help you optimize your maintenance operations. |
Conclusion
eWorkOrders’ computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) is a powerful software solution to help organizations manage preventive maintenance, inventory, assets, equipment, and more. By incorporating a barcode solution into a CMMS, you’ll further streamline processes, increase productivity, extend the lifespan of your assets, and lower your overall maintenance operations costs.
The management of your assets, equipment, and inventory matters to your organization. Incorporating barcode technology with the power of a CMMS gives maintenance teams the tools they need to effectively manage maintenance operations.
Put Every Scan to Work
eWorkOrders ties barcode scanning directly into work orders, assets, and spare parts inventory — one scan, one system, no manual re-entry. It’s kept maintenance teams running for over 30 years, including at Honda and King River Packaging, and it’s rated 4.9 on both Capterra and G2.
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Additional Resources
Plant Engineering / ARC Advisory Group — spare parts availability and unplanned downtime research.
Aberdeen Group — Maintenance, Repair and Operations: Managing the Complexity of an Essential Business Process.
