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Why a Simple Asset Tag Label Can Save You Future Headaches

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Any company who has product inventory, computers, printers, desks, appliances, phones and other expensive items realizes that items have a tendency of getting misplaced, or in some cases stolen, from the office.  For insurance purposes, and even just item verification, asset tags will save a company the time and expense so they can keep track of their items. Asset tags have been around for a while now.  They are a simple little label that is either barcoded, numbered, or both, with your company information, so you can keep track of an item within the office.  Not only do they come in a variety of sizes, they also come in materials to best suit your business.  For instance, if you are labeling high dollar items, such as computers, you may want to invest in a destructible material as you cannot pull off the label without destroying it. This keeps someone from removing the label and applying it to a different computer.  There is a material for every item you could possibly want to tag.  From an asset label material that is applied on semi-oily metals, to a material that leaves the word “VOID” when you peel off the label, there isn’t a product you can’t use these on. The main reason a company wants to invest in asset tags is to track products and inventory.  If you have many products, adding a barcode, and/or human readable number so you can scan the item may make things go much faster.  If you have a limited quantity of items to track, then a simple label with a number works fine.  Most companies have the option of customizing your number scheme as well. You can upload an excel spreadsheet with the numbers you want to barcode, or print, and print those numbers.  This is particularly helpful if you already have a specific numbering system in place and want to stay with that instead of starting over.  Adding the information to an excel sheet with all pertinent information is a great way to track your assets.  And in the event that you happen to need to file an insurance claim, or worse a police report, then you have a record that shows this inventoried item to help provide a paper trail. Keeping track of your assets is essential to any business.  It is worth the investment, and time, to invest in these little asset labels and inventory everything.  This way you always know everything you have, and know what you need to insure and protect.

Keep Track of All of Your Business Property With Asset Tags

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Businesses who have a large amount of property may struggle keeping track of it all.  Sometimes items get lost.  Sometimes they get destroyed.  And even sometimes things just “walk away”.  Having an asset labeling system in place to keep track of valuables is essential for any business.  Not just for keeping costs down, but also for insurance and investigation purposes. Asset tags come in many materials, sizes and colors to fit any business.  Because they are very simple, there is no need to pay a graphic designer to design the label.  Most just have your company name, and at the very most, a logo, but that is optional.  As for materials, here are some common choices:  * Polyester-2 mil-Metalized Matte Silver is resistant to heat, stretch, tearing and abrasion. Great for identifying computers, laptops, cell phones, and office items. This material is also well suited to industrial applications where label may be subjected to physical stress or heat. They are however not suitable for the backs of printed circuit boards where label is applied over electrical contacts.  *Polyester-2 mil-Gloss White  material is resistant to heat, tearing, abrasion, and stretch. Common applications are the same as the Matte Silver poly only white instead of silver. *LexValu Plus™ 10 mil White is resistant to heat, tearing, excessive abrasion, and stretch. Great for power boxes and tools, construction equipment, and industrial items that are subject to physical stress. UV resistant polypropylene protective coating has an embossed velvet finish that is ultra-durable. Adhesive is one of the best available for semi-oily metals and Low Surface Energy (LSE) plastics. Best for flat, smooth surfaces.  *Vinyl-Destructible Reflective 7 mil-White is a great material when your asset tags requires tamper resistant protection. Once applied, this vinyl cannot be removed in one piece. Conforms well to corrugated or moderately irregular surfaces. Back surface is silverized so  material is very opaque. One of the longest lived outdoor vinyls. Perfect for labeling computers, laptops, cell phones, furniture and office items. *Security Polyester-2 mil-Silver is used when your asset tags requires tamper resistant protection. Once removed from the equipment, the label will leave the word VOID on both the applied surface and the material and cannot be reapplied. Best for flat, smooth surfaces. These work perfect for labeling phones, computers, laptops, and office items. Businesses also have the flexibility of choosing barcoding, numbering or both on their labels.  It can be much easier for a company that has thousands of items to scan a barcode as opposed to looking up a number for tracking purposed.  As well as it might be easier, and more cost effective for a smaller company to just use a number on their asset tags and keep track in an excel spreadsheet.  You can also customize your label with a specific number sequence.  This is very helpful if you already have a system in place, and want to keep your numbers consistent. Asset tags are a great way to keep track of your inventoried items.  With all of the choices, benefits, and cost savings they have to offer, it is well worth the investment to have these little labels on hand. They may save you money in the long run!  

Utilizing Asset Tags for Business

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More and more businesses are getting separate technology components for each of their employees. Many employees now have company-sponsored iPhones and other smartphones, laptops, printers, tablets, and other various pieces of technology that can be quite costly. To help keep track of all these separate pieces of technology, asset tags are a necessity. An asset tag adheres to the technology (usually on the back or the bottom) and usually contains a unique barcode and identification number. These unique identifiers are kept track of via computer software. They tie the technology component with the employee that it is given to. Once an employee leaves the company, the technology can be "checked in" (much like a library book) until another employee comes along that needs it. Inventory labels such as asset tags also allow companies to identify a piece of technology as their own property. Should it ever become lost or stolen, the asset tag can help facilitate recovery. Asset tags come in a variety of sizes and colors and do not usually interfere with the mechanisms and working of the technology component they are placed on. Before ordering asset tags, be sure to measure the device area where it will be adhered and make sure it won't be blocking any vents, switches, or other working pieces of the device. For devices of various sizes, it may be necessary to order different sizes of asset tags. Organizing these by a specific color may be helpful in the tagging and organization process. It may also help prevent fraud. For example, if a small green asset tag is for tablets and then a larger red tag is used for laptops, the presiding IT employee will know something isn't correct if they notice a green tag on a laptop. This may be due to human error but will help prevent stealing and fraud as well. Asset tags also come in destructable and security materials for added protection.