Mobilized Asset Management
Mobile wireless solutions that provide real time access to critical information offer many benefits for managing assets. Handhelds can expedite work order processing, increase data collection accuracy, make inspections more efficient, and simplify physical inventory updates. The time and money investments required to implement a mobilized asset management strategy translates into increased productivity and cost savings.
However, success requires overcoming many challenges (such as functional limitations, reliability issues, security risks and partial integration) that can reduce the effectiveness of mobile solutions. A better understanding of the available mobile solutions for asset management and their limitations can help ensure a successful deployment.