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The
cost of labor involved in attaching assets tags barcode
stickers and security labels to company
equipment is far higher than the cost of purchasing the asset tags,
necessary software and barcode scanning equipment. We outline here
a scenario and estimated costs for asset tagging as well as recommendations
for staff training for asset label application.
The
staff involved in affixing those labels to physical assets needn't
be highly skilled, but they must be well trained in surface preparation
and tag placement across all asset types. Below is a simple example
with estimated costs for both materials and labor to affix asset
labels to 10,000 pieces of property in a typical scenario. We hope
this helps to prepare your organization for the asset barcode
sticker tagging expenses involved.
Itemized
potential costs in typical scenario:
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2 Laser Scanners with PDA's at $1500 each = $3000
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Application Software for PDA's plus fixed asset software upgrade
and report generation software along with training costs for personnel
= $3000
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Asset Tags done on MetalPhoto barcode nameplates $3000
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Asset
Labeling Hardware, Software and Asset Tags Cost Subtotal $9,000
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Application of new bar code with cross reference to old tag numbers,
application cost $1.50 per asset X 10,000 assets = $15,000
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Total
Cost to Label 10,000 Pieces of physical property $24,000
The above illustration can serve as a guideline
to help you understand the actual total costs involved when tagging
10,000 items with property ID asset tags. The cost of application
helps to emphasize the importance of purchasing quality labels that
are long lasting and durable. Consider environmental conditions
your barcode
stickers will encounter in typical uses and purchase the best
quality to stand up to wear, dirt, cleaning, abrasion, solvents,
heat and sun exposure.
Training Staff on Application of Property ID
Asset Tags
Once you've determined the expenses of hardware,
software, labor and training, you'll need to assemble all portable
items to be tagged and either collect them in a warehouse space
or within departments throughout your enterprise. Bring together
the staff who will tag the items with barcode
stickers and set up a training class
to illustrate proper application
preparation techniques and show them the best property
ID asset tags placement and positioning.
Surface cleaners and tools, such as rags, solvents,
or cleaners can be distributed among the application crew depending
on what types of assets they'll be tagging and which departments
they will be working in. Emphasize to staff the importance of surface
preparation and be certain they understand that fingerprints on
label adhesive surfaces can reduce adhesion by up to 50%. Provide
them with label application rollers to remove air bubbles under
flexible vinyl, polyester and foil asset labels and demonstrate
proper rolling technique.
Preparation and planning for Property ID Asset Labeling
will save money and speed the completion of the project.
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