Maybe the system needs to be simpler and more accessible so that it doesnt seem like a burden?
Many people have smart phones. A bog standard QR code reader that opens an website/page specific to that site and part, asks how much was added or removed, and updates a database? An intern/work experience kid could possibly knock this up in a week, or two if they arent trying? On 16 January 2015 at 15:24, Ash Scott <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi all, > > > > We have loads of spares on site, items such as line cards, modules, cables > etc. We currently manage the stock using Racktables. We’ve tried various > methods using racktables, but the same issue exists; people not updating it > when they take something from stock. I’ve proposed a web based stock > manager which is built into a POS system, but disabling everything except > stock management. I’ve also considered barcoding stuff and buying a little > barcode reader to leave in the various storage locations to make it as easy > as possible, then there’s no excuses really. > > > > How do you manage your spares and keep the spare count true to the actual > count? > > > > Kind regards, > > Ash > > Ash Scott > Custodian Data Centre > Email: [email protected] > http://www.CustodianDC.com > >
