When inventory like tools, equipment and consumables are issued from the warehouse, tool crib or other distribution center, the old adage "out of sight, out of mind" usually takes hold in one form or another. The Who, What, When, Where and Why (the Five W's) can be difficult information to gain and maintain. Trimble® AllTrak™ gives you the choice of three different assignment options when issuing assets:
by employee only
by location only (such as a job, project or cost center)
or by employee at a location
You can choose the option that best suits your circumstances. Each has its own unique advantage, but regardless of the assignment option you select, Trimble AllTrak automatically creates accountability and responsibility for the inventory your employees, project managers or teams use. The system keeps a complete audit trail and history of each assignment (the Five W's), along with the condition of the asset at the time it is issued and returned. You can even flag inventory for return on a specific date for reassignment. In dealing with your inventory, you will know exactly:
Who it is assigned to
What is available in your warehouse
Where it is stored on your premises
Where the issued inventory is being used
When the items are in use
When they will be returned
Why and how it's being utilized
This accountability will help:
eliminate employee hoarding
reduce field redistribution without your knowledge
reduce lost inventory
prevent unnecessary purchases of assets you already own
make your warehouse personnel more productive
And it's all done in a matter of seconds.
