Closed loop asset management process
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Abstract
A method and system for managing assets used in business is disclosed. A central computer database has records of tracked items identified by a unique identifying code. A communications link is provided between a scanner and the central computer database at each point in a cycle of change in status of the item. The code is scanned or otherwise given to the database when the item status is changed and the information scanned is transmitted to the central computer database. This arrangement provides users real-time sharing of relevant information such as order status, stocking location, notifications, or any other special instructions. The unique identifier number is physically placed on the item wherever possible. The unique identifier is unique for all items tracked by the system. No two parts of different classes or within the same class possesses the same unique identification.
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22. A system for managing physical assets, the system comprising:
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a computer database to track statuses of physical assets based on a unique code embedded in a machine scannable identifying label attachable to the physical assets;
a plurality of scanners located in different geographic locations throughout the system, the scanners capable of reading the unique identifying codes and for sending status of the physical assets during management of the physical assets over a communications link between the plurality of scanners and the computer database. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34)
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35. A method of asset management, the method comprising:
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assigning physical assets to be tracked unique identifying codes;
providing the unique identification codes assigned to physical assets in identifying labels;
attaching the identifying label to the physical assets;
scanning the unique codes using a plurality of scanners that are located in a plurality of different geographic locations to transmit status update information and the unique identifying codes over a communications link to a central computer database when statuses of the physical assets change over the course of a cycle of change in status. - View Dependent Claims (36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46)
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