Gestión de Activos Fijos

Implementation of fixed asset control systems

In the era of process digitalization it is imperative to establish state-of-the-art infrastructure at both the software and hardware levels to guarantee data integrity. 

Regarding hardware it is crucial to identify the most appropriate equipment for fixed asset management. 

A range of mobile devices can be utilized across nearly all fixed asset control processes including handheld devices, smartphones, tablets and others.

Fixed Asset Identification Types

  • Tags

The information on the tags should be as simple as possible, including: a simple consecutive numbering, as well as the company logo. These can be simple or RFID and can include the printing of a bar code or “QR”

    • RFID: It is an internal circuit that allows receiving and responding to radio frequency requests from an RFID emitter – receiver. They may have simple numbering printed on their face, as well as a Bar Code and/or “QR”. The following images provide additional information on labels based on this technology, their advantages and disadvantages: 
RFID Advantages
  • Low to medium cost for passive and semi-passive schemes, respectively.
  • The reading process is facilitated when physically taking inventory.
    It is not necessary to do a direct reading of the codes.
  • It minimizes errors in capturing the universe of inventory items and data.
  • Reading is very fast and precise in inventories. The ranges for semi-passive and active schemes are medium and high, respectively.
  • Variable useful life (between 3 and 20 years, depending on the design scheme).
  • Greater data storage capacity.
  • Integration with other control systems.
Disadvantages of RFID
  • They require a device and a code capture application.
  • High cost in supply and implementation for active RFIDs.
    • Barcode: Stores information in a one-dimensional dot matrix. It is a low-cost tool. Capacity up to 30 characters.
    • “QR” Code: QR or Quick Response Code, is the evolution of the barcode. It stores the information in a dot matrix or in a two-dimensional bar code. It is a low-cost tool that allows access to a greater amount of information in less space. Capacity up to 3,000 characters.