{"id":1485,"date":"2023-02-17T20:13:25","date_gmt":"2023-02-17T17:13:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hudutech.com\/8-things-to-watch-out-for-when-choosing-the-right-asset-management-software-for-your-business\/"},"modified":"2023-02-17T20:13:25","modified_gmt":"2023-02-17T17:13:25","slug":"8-things-to-watch-out-for-when-choosing-the-right-asset-management-software-for-your-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hudutech.com\/es\/8-things-to-watch-out-for-when-choosing-the-right-asset-management-software-for-your-business\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Things to Watch out for When Choosing the Right Asset Management Software for your Business"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<html><body><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Streamlining operations by investing in the right tools and technologies is a key priority for all business owners. Choosing the right asset tracking software is a critical aspect of this endeavor: a robust asset management system can help you maximize the life of assets through preventive maintenance, enhance asset utilization and prevent theft.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u00e2&#8364;&#8482;re tracking construction equipment, a fleet of ships, or raw materials on a factory floor, monitoring asset health and location is vital to improving productivity. However, companies today have a mindboggling variety of asset tracking options to choose from.\u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing the right asset management tool<\/span><span style=\"color: #7e7e7e; font-style: normal;\">\u00c2\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for your business can be daunting, especially if you are unaware of what to look for. In this blog, we\u00e2&#8364;&#8482;ll run you through <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">some important things<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you should consider before purchasing an asset management software.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>1. Holistic asset tracking capabilities<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A competent asset tracking software<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> should incorporate real-time GPS tracking capabilities. In addition, it should enable you to track other vital parameters such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asset temperature<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sound level<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motion and vibration<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weather conditions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traffic and road conditions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Voltage monitoring<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Air quality<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To drive intelligent business decisions and generate a profitable ROI from asset tracking software, you might have to know a lot more than just your assets\u00e2&#8364;&#8482; locations. For example, cold chain operators need to monitor their freezers\u00e2&#8364;&#8482; temperatures in transit while construction companies need to monitor their systems\u00e2&#8364;&#8482; voltages to ensure optimal performance.\u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good asset tracking solution should provide a complete picture of your organization\u00e2&#8364;&#8482;s assets including their location, health, and impact of ambient conditions. The insights gained from these metrics can empower you to make better decisions regarding investments and <a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2020\/09\/global-supply-chains-in-a-post-pandemic-world\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">supply chain management<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also use these insights to improve your systems and processes, resulting in better production output and quality.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>2. Features<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure that your asset tracking solution incorporates the right features that satisfy your asset management requirements. Here are some essential features to look out for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Geolocation mapping <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00e2&#8364;&#8221; You should be able to monitor asset location in real-time with geolocation mapping<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Historical location<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00e2&#8364;&#8221; You should be able to track asset history to find optimal routes and drive business intelligence<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Variable monitoring<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00e2&#8364;&#8221; You need a holistic tracking solution that can effectively monitor every variable of your asset fleet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>OTA firmware updates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00e2&#8364;&#8221; You should be able to send new features and updates to your solutions with ease<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, your asset tracking solution should also provide:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notifications and reminders<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Custom reports generation module<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preventative maintenance scheduling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asset transfer module<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Export asset data function<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Settings for setting up asset categories<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><strong>                 Estudio de caso:<\/strong> <strong>Gesti\u00f3n de activos para la construcci\u00f3n<\/strong><\/pre>\n<h4><b>3. Security<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asset tracking software solutions<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gather a large amount of asset data over time. They contain details like when your assets were purchased, when they are due for maintenance, license documents, warranty, insurance information, etc.\u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safeguarding all of this information from hacks, malware and other forms of cyber threats is important. Ensure that the software you are about to buy has robust security layers.\u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your asset tracking tool should also have role-based access, allowing you to restrict access to certain users. For example, you may have an administrative assistant who might need to see where assets are located, but not make changes. That person could be given a \u00e2&#8364;&#339;viewing\u00e2&#8364; permission instead of editing capabilities to protect your records.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>4. Reporting<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your asset tracking solution should have powerful reporting features, from<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00c2\u00a0viewing pre-built reports to setting up custom reporting<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> An example of a detailed report may include information like the location of assets, stock levels, purchase price, maintenance information, etc.\u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They can help you manage inventory, create an asset register, and conduct asset tracking. Some software solutions will allow you to create customized reports specific to your inventory tracking needs.\u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>5. Mobile App<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A leading-edge asset management solution<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> should offer an easy-to-use mobile app. At the minimum, you should be able to scan barcodes and QR codes easily, create and edit assets, log maintenance work, check in and out equipment, update user roles\u00e2&#8364;&#8482; access and permissions on the fly.\u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><strong>                    Para saber m\u00e1s:<\/strong> <strong>Asset Management with IoT <\/strong><\/pre>\n<h4><b>6. Cloud-enabled\u00c2\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern asset tracking solutions must be cloud compatible. Using a cloud-based asset management system, you can access your asset data from anywhere at any time.\u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, cloud-based software solutions create regular backup copies of your data on the cloud.\u00c2\u00a0This allows you to restore data at will.\u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>7. Customization<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure that the software you choose is scalable. You should be able to add custom features to the software over time at reasonable prices.\u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure that the software allows IoT integration as well. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having API access can enable you to harness new data sources as your vendor lists and business partnerships expand.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>8. Support<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a possibility that you might run into technical bugs while operating asset tracking solutions. You may also hit roadblocks, while using certain parts of the asset tracking application.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure that your software provider provides high-quality customer support in a prompt manner. They should resolve software-related problems at the pace of lightning, allowing you to avoid any unplanned downtime.\u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Reflexiones finales<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing the right asset management software is a challenging task, but it is well worth your time. A best-in-class tool can not only boost productivity but also skyrocket growth.\u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u00e2&#8364;&#8482;re looking to leverage an exceptional asset management software, look no further. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hakuna Matata\u00e2&#8364;&#8482;s solution<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can provide you with real-time visibility of all your assets from procurement to disposal.\u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our custom web and mobile applications can enable you to track asset availability and performance on the go. Using the mobile app, your operators can scan assets labeled with QR\/RFID codes and audit assets effortlessly.\u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, what are you waiting for? Talk to your experts and schedule a free demo today! Transform asset management and harness the power of smart operations.\u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/body><\/html><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Streamlining operations by investing in the right tools and technologies is a key priority for all business owners. Choosing the right asset tracking software is a critical aspect of this endeavor: a robust asset management system can help you maximize the life of assets through preventive maintenance, enhance asset utilization and prevent theft. 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