The Definitive Guide To Asset Labeling

We’ve all been there – trying to read the serial number embedded on a cylinder, tote, or other returnable asset wondering if one of the digits should be a ‘3’, an ‘8’, or a ‘B.'

And this could be particularly painful if you’re a chemical or gas distributor having to determine exactly which asset was delivered and returned from customers. Fortunately, TrackAbout’s innovative technology automates this otherwise painstaking and error-prone manual process using smartphones and labels.  

Returnable Container Tracking with TrackAbout

Supply chain shortages, shipping issues, and rising raw material costs mean it’s particularly tough to get hold of returnable containers right now.

Demand is high and prices are soaring. Lead times for new assets have doubled and it’s not uncommon to be quoted up to a year for their delivery.

An Inside Look at TrackAbout’s Photo Feature

It’s said that a picture is worth a thousand words – and with TrackAbout’s latest feature update, that’s certainly the case.

The launch of our new Photo Feature makes managing assets even easier by providing visual proof that a delivery was made – or why it couldn’t be.

Employee Theft: How To Stop It From Becoming the Biggest Threat to Your Business

Each and every day, our customers transport thousands of returnable containers across the country. Often costing in excess of $300 a piece, these expensive assets cost far more than the contents stored safely inside them. Unfortunately, this sometimes makes them a prime target for employee theft.

TrackAbout Achieves Security Certification for a Second Year

TrackAbout has successfully completed a thorough security review and renewed its SOC 2 Type 2 certification for the second successive year.

The globally-recognized standard is awarded to those that meet internationally recognized security requirements and prove they properly protect customer data.

How To Track Gas Cylinders More Effectively

The majority of gas distributors are reliant on their rental revenues, but if you can’t keep track of your assets, how on earth can you expect to stay in control of your earnings?

Select the Right Tracking System for Durable Medical Equipment

Renting Durable Medical Equipment – whether it’s a wheelchair, bed, or an oxygen concentrator – provides a lifeline for patients in hospitals, hospices, and homes across the U.S.

But getting the equipment where it needs to be, by a certain time, and to the right recipient is far tougher if you can’t accurately monitor and track its location.

Questions to Ask Before Buying Asset Tracking Software

A prudent business is not only focused on fundamentals like sales, profitability, and customer service. In an increasingly competitive marketplace, it's important to consider the minutiae of each and every transaction and all the associated costs from the very moment an order is placed. 

Guide to IBC Tote Tracking

Intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) are a hugely versatile way of storing and transporting chemicals, powders, and liquids. Often referred to as totes, these robust stackable containers are many and varied in terms of size, capacity, and construction.

How to Track Chemical Containers and Totes

More businesses are starting to recognize the benefits of implementing an effective asset tracking plan to monitor and control their containers and cylinders.