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Data Capture

Leverage TrackAbout’s powerful cloud-based software to digitize manual, paper-based processes.

An important part of any initiative to better manage returnable containers is capturing data about those assets. At minimum, this means knowing when containers are delivered or returned to customers, but there’s still a lot more information that can make this knowledge complete. The data collection possible with TrackAbout can also help update proof-of-delivery records, maintenance records, production records, compliance paperwork and more.

Each data capture technique has advantages and disadvantages, as well as varying costs and levels of complexity. In most cases, our clients use simple and affordable barcodes paired with customized forms running in TrackAbout Mobile.

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Key Features

Diverse Data Collection

TrackAbout supports many mechanisms for capturing data in the field. Our team will get to know your unique project requirements and budget to help you to decide on the right data capture strategy for your business.

Data Collection Methods

Manual data entry into customizable electronic forms

Barcode Scans

RFID Tag Reads

Data feeds from various Internet of Things (IOT) devices

Data feeds from various Internet of Things (IOT) devices

Integration from other business systems

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The hub of your TrackAbout solution, TrackAbout Web is where our experts will set up and maintain your tracking program and where business managers will come to better understand your returnable container processes. Any and all changes can be made through the TrackAbout Web interface, from adjusting workflows to adding new vendors for rental equipment. User permissions can also be established to configure screen views and options for specific roles and promote data security.

Behind the scenes, TrackAbout Web is a complex and intuitive system that operates on specialized rules to customize its features to your business. Despite its comprehensive nature, it maintains a straightforward user interface that is easy for all of your team members to navigate on a daily basis. TrackAbout Web is typically accessed on a computer with a full-sized monitor and keyboard to allow advanced activities that go beyond data collection, such as filtering data through custom views, reviewing maps of asset locations, producing reports for process optimization and resolving issues live with administrator tools.

Most TrackAbout users take advantage of TrackAbout Mobile for data collection in the field, which sends data to TrackAbout Web for processing, integration and reporting. To manage millions of containers and enable daily communication with thousands of mobile devices, TrackAbout Web was designed to be a fast and efficient system capable of integrating with other tools, such as Datacor ERP, and scaling rapidly to support global projects of any size. Although many of our customers use TrackAbout without added integrations, TrackAbout Web has built-in features that make it easy to quickly verify and align system data with business records, as well as special integrations for a variety of business systems.

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Because we have been optimizing our solutions for more than two decades, TrackAbout Web comes with many, if not all, of the returnable container reports you will need to manage your tracking program. However, each business is unique, so TrackAbout can create additional customized reports that can be automated through the online interface or delivered to your team on a schedule. Our OpenData program also allows direct data access for businesses with in-house technical resources who prefer to write their own database queries.

 

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Ready to Learn More?

Discover how our software can help you achieve greater container visibility and utilization. Schedule a free consultation with TrackAbout today.