Choosing asset management software - 10 steps guide

Fixed asset management software guide

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Fixed asset management software guide

10 steps to follow and 10 questions you need to ask

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Choosing the right fixed asset management and tracking software for your business can be a complicated process, so we have put together the 10 Steps Asset Management Software Guide to help guide you it. The number of different solutions and providers can make finding the right option pretty difficult if you are not sure what you need. Over 25 years’ experience in providing a range of leading asset management software and solutions have highlighted the importance of asking the right questions before you start. Now we have condensed all these into one comprehensive guide. We’ll cover the 10 simple steps to take and the 10 tough questions you need to ask when choosing asset management software.

10 simple steps

Changing any system can be daunting, particularly when it needs to be closely integrated with other existing systems. Our experience is that breaking down the process into a number of steps makes the transition manageable, far more likely to go smoothly and easier to schedule. These 10 steps will help ensure that you have considered not only the immediate issues, but that your ultimate asset management system meets the long term needs of your business.

  • Step 1 Understand the need
  • Step 2 Pick a partner not a product
  • Step 3 Map the asset life cycle
  • Step 4 Decide how to code your assets
  • Step 5 Select an asset management system
  • Step 6 Integrate related systems
  • Step 7 Decide how best to use barcoding
  • Step 8 Audit and reconcile
  • Step 9 Implement with care and assistance
  • Step 10 Maintain, maintain, maintain!
10 Tough questions

A good salesman can make almost any product look like a great option in a quick one off demo, but making the right long term decision when choosing asset management software means asking the tough questions that aren’t always answered in the brochure. If the product is really up to the task, the provider won’t mind going through these 10 tough questions:

  • Q1 How easy is it to use and how easy is it to maintain?
  • Q2 Are all depreciation methods supported – for every country, legal entity and requirement?
  • Q3 Is the system multi-company, multi-currency and multi-book?
  • Q4 Can the system be tuned to reflect my own specific requirements?
  • Q5 Are reporting and enquiry facilities comprehensive, flexible and easy to use?
  • Q6 Can the system handle real-life mistakes and problems?
  • Q7 Will it work with my existing systems and be accessible from any location?
  • Q8 Does the system cover each and every aspect of asset management?
  • Q9 Can the system be used for budgeting and forecasting?
  • Q10 How exactly does month end work?

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    Fixed Asset management software V11 update

    Fixed Assets v11 release

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    FMIS Fixed Assets v11 release

    The latest version of FMIS Fixed Assets software, v11, has now released. It brings with it significant improvements in many areas, especially for high volume users and those who want to see even more detailed reconciliation reports on their fixed assets at year end.

    Many of our clients have already upgraded to the latest version free of charge, but if you are still running an older version, upgrading is normally quick and easy and most importantly free. For more information, or to request an upgrade to FMIS Fixed Assets v11, simply contact us using the form below or via the support page.

    Not yet using FMIS Fixed Assets?

    If you don’t currently use FMIS Fixed Assets software, you may be interested to know that we offer free upgrades to all our clients. Whenever we make an improvement, we offer it free to all our clients. To find out more about FMIS Fixed Assets, have a look at our product page or get in touch with us directly.

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      Barcoding in Hospitals : NHS Bristol case study

      Barcoding in hospitals: Bristol NHS trust uses FMIS software

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      Barcoding in Hospitals : NHS Bristol case study

      Barcoding in hospitals

      NHS Trust required a flexible solution

      The technician team in the Trust Services division within University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust uses FMIS Barcoding and Equipment modules to keep track of everything from high-end human patient simulators through to laptops and even syringes. The department not only need to be able to track and identify a wide range of fixed assets and inventory across different departments, but also require the flexibility to loan many of them out for periods to other areas of the Trust and beyond.

      “We are very unique when it comes to asset management. Three medical departments, very expensive high fidelity human patient simulators, resus manikins, training limbs, flat screen televisions, laptops and MacBooks, other IT and A/V equipment, plus a whole host of other kit right down to boxes of syringes!”

      Rob Kozlowski
      Technical Support Manager
      Equipment and Maintenance

      FMIS Equipment and Maintenance module allows a full log of any maintenance work carried out to be logged and future work planned for and scheduled ensuring that maintenance plans are adhered to. The module’s full life cycle tracking functionality combined with the simple creation and disposal of fixed assets means that the purchase, warranty, repair, maintenance, assignment or transfer of equipment is centrally logged and easily accessible to staff members within the team at any time.

       

      Integrated barcoding

      Integration of FMIS Barcoding with the Equipment and Maintenance module simplified the process of data collection and attribution significantly. FMIS arranged for the scanners and durable branded labels to be sent directly to the Trust in Bristol and worked with their IT departments to ensure that all hardware, IT security and sourcing requirements were met within budget. Even after implementation of the project, FMIS developers worked with the team to provide additional functionality to enable the handling of more complex equipment loans. The ongoing support package means that an experienced developer or consultant is available to answer queries and handle any issues.

      For more information on FMIS Equipment, Maintenance and Barcoding products, please see our solutions page or contact one of the team directly at sales@fmis.co.uk or on +44 (0) 1227 773003.