Here are some effective ways to deter theft and improve recovery efforts. Property Identification Labels At the very least, affix a permanent property identification label on the item. Thieves can easily scrape off printed labels, use chemicals to remove ink, or sandpaper off something you carved onto the item’s surface. The best property identifcation labels are aluminum, vinyl or polyester, with aluminum being the preferred material for most situations. These

Barcodes are machine-readable representations of alphanumeric data. Whereas a human being would read and possibly mistype a string of numbers and letters, a barcode scanner zaps the barcode graphic and the related data can be quickly retrieved or entered. This saves time and reduces human error. But do you really need to use barcodes? Ask Yourself… Does your company have few assets to track? Is your asset management system simple,

Alliance sells asset tags which stick to company property like barcoded barnacles. They’re not very sexy. No one has ever created an asset tag swimsuit issue or pin-up calendar. They are not commonly associated with rave parties, ecstasy and debauched debutantes. Neither the taste of a new generation nor the pause that refreshes. They fly low below the radar (about .12 mm) and inhabit dark places only barcode scanners will

Illustration by Mera Hertel In the early days asset management was simple. Ugg knew that Tork had his flint knife and that was that. Ugg was skilled and villagers asked him to do many tasks. He acquired a stone ax and wheel to do the work. Between projects he loaned out his tools. When Tork lost a flint adze, Ugg decided to scrawl his name on each tool. On a

They’re not very entertaining. They don’t do much but sit there, stuck to something. In fact, asset tags must be the most boring things on earth! But asset tags lead extraordinary lives. Often passive passengers on a high-energy roller-coaster ride, they witness damage and destruction, creative construction, theft and recovery. Asset tags are present when entrepreneurs envision business empires, brilliant minds compose symphonies or design sophisticated machinery, and hard-working professionals

Alliance has the fastest turnaround time in the industry. Our high-energy schedule produces high-quality products delivered quickly to our customers. You want it fast? We can do it! Aluminum Products Order aluminum asset tags and barcode labels by 3pm EST and they’ll ship the next business day. * Polyester and Vinyl Order by 3pm EST and they’ll ship in three business days. * At Alliance we’re flexible and can provide expedited service if you wish. Give