Equipment inventory
software
Discover how Connect2 takes the hard work out of
inventory management
Equipment inventory
software
Discover how Connect2 takes the hard work out of
inventory management
Equipment inventory management is made easy with the rich data and clear displays in Connect2 software. It ensures you stay up to date with the latest details on stock movement and condition. Plus you get peace of mind there’s always sufficient amounts to meet demand. The result – efficient equipment management without the tough grind.
Know your stock and its status in real-time
Connect2 offers key data on your inventory that’s always completely up to date.
With Connect2, you can see:
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What’s available for loan
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What’s checked out and when it’s due back
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What on loan items are late back
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The next time each item is due for pick up
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What’s broken and needs repairing
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What’s already in maintenance and when it’s due back
Have complete accountability with full histories
With Connect2 you can track the condition of your equipment from one checkout to the next. So you can understand if and when any damage has occurred for complete accountability.
The central database gives you usage histories, both by item and by user, so you always have the full picture. Understand which items may be unreliable or if some users are not treating items with due care.
Equipment management control for larger inventories
Organise identical equipment items into collections in Connect2. It leads to massive benefits for easy inventory management.
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Staff can quickly reserve items in bulk for classes and training
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You know exactly how many of each type is available each day for scheduling training sessions
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It’s easy to describe and tag similar items for easy searches and equipment audits
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It makes checkouts faster, with staff picking from collections rather than finding unique items in the store
Viewing usage data at the collection level also makes it easy to see when resources are used at full capacity and more are needed.
Efficiently manage repairs
For each item returned broken, you need software that helps manage the problem from the start. This is where Connect2 helps, coordinating repairs while making sure no-one turns up to use items until they are back in action.
Both the maintenance workflows and the item status functionality save staff and users valuable time here. With repairs managed so efficiently, breakages fail to impact students when relying on access to important resources.
Support for lifecycle management
Usage data in Connect2 helps expose if some items have disproportionate use. You’ll know which items have heavy wear and tear and it’s time to recycle and replace them. Or if an item repeatedly breaks, it can be retired and replaced. Connect2 provides all the information required to make this decision. The Connect2 maintenance and repairs log confirms how often breakages are happening and the cost to put it right. Equipment which is unfit for purpose can be quickly replaced or other remedial actions taken promptly.
Ensure even wear and tear across identical stock
Avoid the same one or two items being reserved or repeatedly grabbed for checkout when more are available. Connect2’s approach to inventory management highlights these patterns through its use of collections. Staff have full control over which item is checked out each time, allowing them to rotate stock and even out wear and tear. It avoids students needing to use the more worn, scuffed items every time and enjoy equipment in better condition.
Take advantage of barcoding efficiencies
Equipment inventory functionality in Connect2 software is compatible with barcoding systems. It’s a great way to accurately store data on your inventory including its usage history, who’s using it, why and when. When you barcode your inventory before lending it out to staff or students, you avoid all human error in its tracking and reporting. This makes Connect2 data on your stock completely reliable and incredibly useful!
