Asset labels are a simple and effective way of tracking your businesses property. This may include any stock supplies or office property or allowing you to keep accurate records of all your company assets. This labour saving method can be particularly useful during processes such as stock taking or company equipment logging.

More traditional methods of accounting for your company assets can be labour intensive, and consequently costly. By using asset labels for tracking all your goods, the time taken in cross-checking your records versus actual supplies can be dramatically reduced, saving your business money, as well as reducing the inconvenience and effort required for such a process.

Asset labels can be designed to contain information such as sequential numbering or barcodes. This data can be cross referenced to a database or spreadsheet. You could even have your company logo added to the labels, meaning that the label provides brand awareness and marketing opportunities in addition to its practical use.

Asset labels are produced in a variety of materials, meaning that you can select the label most suitable for your product and storage conditions. Materials include vinyl, polyester and aluminium. These materials all have different properties, so selecting the most appropriate material may be important if they are likely to be subjected to extreme conditions.

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Asset labels are a useful way of labelling and tracking your company’s assets. However, it is important to select the correct label for the task. Labels can be made out of a number of different materials, each with different properties, and therefore you must consider which is the most appropriate for your intended use.

Materials used in the manufacture of asset labels include aluminium, vinyl and polyester.

Aluminium – Anodised aluminium can be used to produce asset labels, ideal for both indoor and outdoor use. These may be particularly appropriate if the labels are to be used on a product that will be exposed to harsh surroundings, for example in sunlight, sea salt or high temperatures. The advantage of aluminium asset labels is that they highly durable.

Polyester – By laminating the labels with a durable polyester layer, the asset label is provided protection from chemicals or scratching. Such laminated labels are resilient to a wide range of temperatures.

Vinyl – Making labels from vinyl is particularly useful. They will stick on most surfaces, and be resilient at a range of temperatures.

It is important to select the asset label material which is most appropriate to the conditions under which your product will be stored and subsequently used.

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Safeguarding company equipment is very important if a business wants to avoid financial losses. And one of the best ways to keep track of all the equipment you own is to have an asset register of all your assets.

The best way to implement than asset register is to label each and every asset you own and enter this information into a database, which can be accessed at the touch of a button. However, as well as standard asset labels that might feature an asset number or asset code, there are more many ways that you can improve asset security by using asset labels.

Security labels

Tamper proof asset labels are a great way of protecting the assets you own whilst also providing proof that an asset may have been tampered with. If a tamper proof label is removed from the equipment, the word ‘void’ will remain on the equipment. Some of these labels also break up easily so can be reaffixed if they are removed.

Security asset labels are a great way of labelling expensive computer equipment that may be tampered with or could cause financial loss to a company if lost.

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Barcode labels are available in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and types dependant on the specific application for which they are used. Whilst many businesses are now realising how these simple tags can help in terms of business efficiency, some businesses have still to reap the rewards that using barcode labels bring.

Data is very important in every business operation and if a company uses barcode labels the collection of data is made much simpler. Barcode labels can be affixed to every asset you own so that the asset can be tracked and inventory accuracy improved. Using barcode labels increases stock and asset visibility, improves data management and minimises the number of man-hours needed per individual task.

Human errors are all but eliminated when you use asset management tools such as barcode labels. When barcode labels are used alongside relevant computer software, the labels can be read using a dedicated barcode scanner and the information held in a database updated. The business then has access to all this recorded information at the touch of a button.

Using barcode labels can also improve business efficiency, as the labels can be affixed to just about any type of product you make or sell. The lifecycle of the product or asset can then be recorded and information about the performance of the equipment attained.

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Asset labels and tags are available in a wide range of different options ranging from tags which are highly durable so suitable for industrial use to tags which are not so heavily focused on their hardwearing nature but instead feature a barcode or a brand name to ease their use.

If you have a business, it’s important that you secure your assets and the best way to do this is by attaching an asset label on your assets and then keeping a database of all the relevant information. In doing this you can improve business efficiencies and make sure the monetary value of all your assets is recorded.

Asset tags can be fitted to expensive items such as laptop computers and mobile phones. And if a barcode features on the asset tag, a simple swipe with a barcode reader can be enough to update your inventory register.

Some people choose to use an asset label as a way of further improving their brand name or status. This can be of vital importance to an emerging company or a company who rely on marketing to sell the goods that they produce. Branded asset labels work especially well for hire shops where the asset tag proves vital for inventory control and the brand message helps promote the store which hired the item to the customer.

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Many people don’t have a handle on what inventory items they have in stock and what items are needed to boost stock levels. Managing your inventory items is however very important, as effective control of all the items you have on site can improve business efficiencies and hence improve business performance.

If you use barcode labels or asset tags you can make a real difference to how your business operates. Using these simple tracking devices you can determine your stock levels instantly and can keep track of all items you may have in your possession.

Asset tags are used in many business spheres including retail, commercial and industrial environments. Asset tags can also be customised to suit a specific businesses needs, this means a wealth information can be included on the tag, such as contact details or an icon or brand name, this can work really well to improve brand performance. Different types of adhesive can also be used on an asset tag, making it a permanent fixture or easy to peel when a new tags need to be added.

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Asset labels are a useful business item identification tool. In their most basic form they are basically a numbered label, which can be affixed to any number of assets or equipment. However, when used with asset management software they can become an invaluable tool which should be used by any business operation.

Labelling items
Asset labels can be used to label many items in your workplace, including:

• Protective equipment
• Computer equipment
• Uniforms
• Stationery supplies

Businesses can save a huge amount of money if they use asset tags, as the frequency at which items are lost will increase.

Deter theft
Asset tagging items has been proven to deter theft. If an item has a security mark or an asset tag affixed to it, people are less likely to steal the item as it then becomes difficult to sell on.

Insurance purposes
Insurance companies are frequently asking businesses to provide proof of ownership of an item before they pay out a claim. And a way you can prove ownership of any item on site is to show the insurance company your asset register which details each and every asset on site.

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There are many different designs of barcode labels available, with most differing in terms of the base material used in the label manufacturing process. Barcode labels also come with a range of different adhesive backings and come in a range of different sizes and shapes.

Aluminium barcode labels

If you need a durable label which won’t wear or fade with use, you should take a look at aluminium barcode labels. Aluminium barcode labels are made to withstand a great deal of wear and tear and can survive well in extreme conditions, such as when exposed to excessive heat or freezing cold. They can also cope well if exposed to chemicals and hence are a durable label choice.

Polyester barcode labels

Although not as durable as aluminium barcode labels, polyester labels are still a hardwearing type of barcode label. They have a barcode image printed under a plastic coating, so the barcode is not easy to remove. When used with a strong adhesive, polyester barcode labels are an extremely useful tool.

Ceramic barcode labels

Having a base of stainless steel makes ceramic barcode labels super-strong. The ceramic coating applied over the steel also makes the label extremely resistant to exposure to high temperatures.

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Companies across the UK invest a lot of money into the assets they own. And there is thus a great need to make sure they are protected so that missing assets can be claimed for. Many companies don’t realise the amount of money they have tied up in their assets and it’s only when multiple assets are lost or stolen they realise the importance of having some sort of asset register.

Using asset tags

Fixing asset tags onto each and every item you own is not a difficult process. There are simple ways in which any business can use them to become more efficient.

• Asset tags can be printed labels which stick on items
• Asset tags can be fastened to an item using a plastic tie
• Asst tags can be fixed on equipment using a semi-permanent adhesive
• Asset tags can have barcodes printed on them so can be read by an optical scanner
• Asset tags can even be used for brand marketing and can feature company logos or icons

There are many benefits to using asset tags besides just keeping track of assets. They also deter theft and help a company manage its business operations.

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Barcode labels can be used for tracking and identification of products. They are in fact an indispensible stock management tool. Aftermarket barcode labels have adhesive backs so can simply be stuck on a product or package.

Some pertinent barcode label features

There are many different types of barcode labels available in many different materials. Barcode labels can be stuck to a product or depending on the material out of which they are made, can be braised or welded onto a machine or metal part.

What is a barcode label?

Barcodes use a combination of several black lines which are printed in different thicknesses with different spacing between them. They are read by an optical device known as a barcode scanner, which looks at the pattern of lines and compares this to the patterns stored within a computer database.

Barcode scanners

Barcode scanners can be mounted in a fixed position or can be handheld, some are even able to operate remotely and download the information wirelessly to a central terminal. When the barcode has been read the database is updated with the relevant information.

It’s for the above reasons that barcodes can be used in many applications, from simple point of sale inventory recording, to stock taking and asset tracking.

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