Hardcat software is a powerful yet easy to operate modular asset management system with the ability to manage your assets from initial purchase through to final disposal. The Barcoding Module (which like all other optional modules links into the Core Module) is featured on this page. Click on the links (at right) for information on the other modules.

• Core Module
• Barcoding Module (this page)
• Depreciation Module
• Help Desk Module
• Maintenance Management Module
• Purchasing Module

By automating time intensive audit and data collection processes, the Hardcat Barcode Auditing Module offers a fast, accurate and discreet method of identifying fixed and portable assets - from desks, chairs and large mainframe computers, to fax machines, photocopiers, modems, PCs, portables and mobile phones. Asset information is recorded via a hand-held barcode reader which has a pre-programmed interrogation system enabling the system user to collate data efficiently, accurately and in an organised and efficient format.

It provides the user with:

• detailed asset information recording by make and model, serial number, user, cost centre, location & more
• data analysis & automatic asset creation
• full reports on assets audited by location, cost centre and people, including exception reports for stolen, missing or moved items
• automatic transfer, sorting & relocation of audited assets
• last audit report facility
• on-line goods in/out recording (including expected return date)
• barcode printing in a choice of formats.

Above: Hardcat offer the latest palm based barcode readers from Symbol for use with the barcoding module. Their touch screen control and graphical user interface makes them very user friendly, allowing even a novice to successfully complete asset auditing and data capture tasks. Click to enlarge.

• Data Capture report (showing full details of asset allocation) for new asset items captured with the bar-code reader
• Asset Audit report, comparing asset details on the Hardcat database to the results of the barcode audit and highlighting exceptions such as moved or missing items
• Last Audit Dates report, listing all assets in terms of when they were last audited and last known location
• Barcode printing facility (used to automate data capture process)

Supply of Labels

Note that Hardcat strongly recommends users obtain durable pre-printed barcode labels for attaching to the actual asset items rather than attempting to print their own on standard laser printers and paper. We can supply labels in materials ranging from laminated paper through to anodised aluminium to suit every end use environment. You can choose different sizes and formats with custom features (such as including your company logo on the label) also easily arranged.

Above: Hardcat lets you investigate details of your last asset audit at the touch of a button. Click to enlarge

It is widely used by police forces in Australia for the tracking of weapon allocation to staff, but can be adapted to virtually any asset loan scenario. It's fast, cost effective, and so efficient you'll wonder how you managed without it.

Above: our asset movement screen for tracking equipment loans. Click to enlarge

• automated data collection
• total asset visibility
• instant asset tracking
• quick, simple to use & accurate
• labour, time & cost efficient
• improved security

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Please feel free to contact us  if you have any further queries on the barcoding module.