Software System manages tool inventory.
Press Release Summary:
Tool Track computerized system is comprised of software, hand-held computers, and individualized bar codes that are affixed to tools to identify them. Personnel can use hand-held devices to scan tools' bar codes to identify tools, and then record data using mobile computers about disbursement, movement, location, and return of tools. Data can be uploaded to PC database for storage of information, report generation, and stock analysis.
Original Press Release:
Brady/TISCOR's Tool Track the Fourth Product Released as Part of New Track Pak Product Line
Software offers mobile solution for keeping track of tools
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Sept. 23, 2004-Brady/TISCOR, an innovator in mobile workforce automation software systems and a leading provider of total facility management solutions, today announced that its tool tracking software called Tool Track has been released as part of the company's new TRACK Pak product line.
Tool Track is a computerized system comprising software, hand-held computers, and individualized bar codes that are affixed to tools to identify them. Users can easily use the hand-held devices to scan the tools' bar codes to first identify the tools, and then record data using the mobile computers about the disbursement, movement, location and the return of tools. This automated process improves accuracy in managing tool inventory, ensures employee accountability, and eliminates the expense of lost tools.
Data entered onto the hand-held is easily uploaded to a PC database for easy storage of information, report generation, and stock analysis.
The software system provides users a time and date stamp for each transaction, offering proof of when the tools were checked out or returned, and assists in monitoring supply quantities.
Additional features and benefits of Brady/TISCOR's Tool Track include:
o Records a tool's serial number, manufacturer, cost, next maintenance due date, calibration due date, repair history and purchase date.
o Provides a variety of reports that list comprehensive information about individual tool transactions.
o Offers a user-friendly application, making it easy to add, log and search for records.
o Provides security passwords, allowing only authorized personnel access to the database.
o Features an export capability that adds flexibility to use other software for further analysis of tool monitoring procedures.
o Allows users to sort data by key fields such as Tool Number, Description, Make, Manufacturer or Serial Number.
o Tracks all tools and supplies in stock for ease in reordering.
The Tool Track package includes one single-user software license, one hand-held computer with cradle, 50 preprinted bar code labels, one year of software support, one year of hardware support, and two hours of web-based training. The package price is $4,995. For more information, contact Brady/TISCOR at 1-800-227-6379 or visit www.TISCOR.com.
About Brady/TISCOR
Brady/TISCOR is a pioneer and industry leader of mobile workforce automation solutions for Global 1000 and mid-market companies and government organizations. Brady/TISCOR develops mobile, wireless and internet-enabled mobile workforce automation solutions that help organizations and mobile workers to significantly improve daily business processes.
Since its founding in 1982,Brady/ TISCOR has emerged as an industry leader in site-specific and equipment inspection software for hand-held computers by addressing the ongoing challenges and demands of today's remote and mobile workers.
In January 2003, Brady/TISCOR was acquired by Brady Corporation (NYSE:BRC) and became a subsidiary of the 90-year-old publicly traded company. Based in Milwaukee, Wis., Brady develops products that help companies improve productivity, performance, safety and security. From Brady's labels, signs and automation identification systems to Brady/TISCOR's inspection and maintenance management systems, both companies are dedicated to providing innovative products that improve productivity, performance and safety. Additional information is available at www.TISCOR.com and www.BRADYCORP.com.
