The Ultimate IT Asset Tracking Solutions
In today’s warehouse environment, the importance of IT asset tracking for handheld devices like scanners and tablets cannot be understated. Reducing the amount of lost equipment can save precious time, money, and resources. So why not employ the most accurate asset tracking solutions possible? With smart device management lockers, your team will gain access to data-driven insights, maintain an audit trail for regulatory compliance, and streamline operations to reduce waste and overhead.
Why Accurate Warehouse Asset Management is Crucial
Warehouse asset management can be a challenge. Devices can easily be lost or misplaced. Scanners get accidentally shipped by distracted employees, and far too often, devices are mistakenly taken home. And each scenario comes at a cost—production loss, downtime, compliance risks, and replacement costs. With more accurate and efficient asset tracking solutions, these losses can easily be minimized, and your bottom line will be healthier because of it.
How Device Management Lockers Can Help
To help solve the issue of poor warehouse asset management, device management lockers and smart lockers can help improve accountability, reduce the number of lost or stolen devices, and create real-time asset tracking solutions that offer complete control. Let’s take a closer look at how smart lockers solve these issues better than traditional storage methods.
Improved Security & Accountability
- Prevents device loss, theft, or accidental shipping
- Tracks who checked out/returned each device
- Creates a verifiable chain of custody for compliance and audits
Maximize Operational Efficiency
- Devices are always charged and ready, reducing downtime
- Automated check-in/check-out eliminates bottlenecks at shift changes
- Cuts time wasted searching for missing scanners/tablets
Reduce Costs
- Fewer lost or stolen devices
- Extended device lifespan with proper storage and charging
- Better tracking prevents over-purchasing of backup equipment
Clear Visibility Into Data & Insights
- Easy access to usage analytics (who uses what, how often, when)
- Optimized device inventory with real-time asset tracking
- More proactive maintenance by flagging devices with issues
Strong Compliance & Less Risk
- Maintain an audit trail and accurate chain of custody
- Reduced liability by ensuring only authorized employees access devices
- Prevent sensitive data exposure if devices are misplaced
Scalability & Flexibility
- Easily add more smart lockers to scale with warehouse operations
- Work across multiple device types, from handhelds and tablets to scanners and consumables
- Support remote monitoring and enterprise-wide management
The Benefits of Integrating Smart Lockers for Real-Time Asset Tracking
Achieving a more reliable, accurate warehouse asset management strategy is easier than you think. With comprehensive integrations into existing systems, VendNovation smart lockers offer the ultimate IT asset tracking solutions.
WMS (Warehouse Management Systems)
Tracks device availability alongside inventory and workflows
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)
Syncs device usage with overall warehouse operations and resource planning
Inventory Management Software
Adds consumables and devices into the same tracking system
Badge / RFID Access Systems
Employees use ID badges to check devices in and out
Single Sign-On (SSO)
Locker access tied to company credentials (Active Directory, Okta, etc.)
For more advanced asset tracking solutions, our device management lockers designed specifically for industrial environments seamlessly integrate with:
Mobile Device Management (MDM) Systems
Tracks device health, updates, and security while in/out of lockers
RFID / Barcode Scanning Systems
For tracking scanners and handhelds across workflows
IoT Platforms
Enables real-time monitoring of devices and lockers
Explore These Dynamic Features from VendNovation
Security & Accountability
With detailed user tracking, you’ll know exactly who used which device and when. Our IT asset tracking solutions (like the Versa SmartLocker System) employ strict user authentication through badge scans, PINs, mobile apps, and biometric logins, meaning you’ll know exactly who used which device and when. Maintain audit trails and in-depth reporting to access a complete history of device usage. And with real-time notifications, you’ll get instant alerts if a device is overdue or hasn’t been returned.
Operational Efficiency
VendNovation smart lockers use automated device assignments, allowing the system to assign available devices to employees. Real-time availability monitoring offers insights into which devices are in use, which are charging, and which ones are overdue. Our self-service feature gives employees access to smart lockers without manager consent, and our device reservation system means staff can easily reserve equipment ahead of time.
Device Health & Lifecycle Management
Designed for modern warehouses, our device management lockers feature integrated charging that ensures each device is always ready for use. Easily flag devices that need repair or servicing with maintenance tracking, and with real-time tracking for consumables, you’ll be able to monitor other items like label printers or battery swaps. Take advantage of innovative analytics tools that allow administrators to track utilization patterns, optimize inventory, and reduce downtime.
Integration & Tech Capabilities
With VendNovation asset tracking solutions, users can easily sync our smart lockers with warehouse management systems (WMS) and enterprise resource planning (ERP), in addition to seamlessly integrating with software like RFID, barcode, and IoT-enabled tracking programs. Interested in managing it all remotely? Take advantage of special features that allow administrators to lock, unlock, and monitor lockers from anyplace, anywhere, anytime.
Hardware & Design Features
When it comes to fast-paced warehouse environments, durability is critical. All VendNovation smart lockers are equipped with secure, industrial-grade enclosures and backup power supplies to keep assets charging during outages. And with modular locker configurations, you can adjust locker sizes to accommodate handheld devices, tablets, scanners, laptops, consumables, and more.
For more information on our IT asset tracking solutions, like smart lockers and dispensing machines, contact one of our experts.
