Evidence management is defined as the administration and control of evidence related to an event in order for it to be utilized to prove the circumstances of an event. Every piece of evidence should be preserved of its integrity before it may be utilized in court or tested by independent parties. Hence, every item inContinue reading “Optimizing Evidence Room”
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Managing the Inventory for Search and Rescue Supplies and Equipment
Rescue workers and emergency responders are the first to arrive on the scene after a disaster, often in unfamiliar surroundings and in inclement weather, ready to save lives and secure the environment to help protect the lives of those who come after them. Around piles of rubble, other debris, or collapsed structures, rescue workers andContinue reading “Managing the Inventory for Search and Rescue Supplies and Equipment”
IT Asset and Inventory Management
What is IT Asset Management (ITAM) ITAM is also known as IT inventory management. It ensures the organization’s resources are used efficiently to support the needs of users and business functions. Its process involves gathering detailed hardware and software inventory data, which is then used to make purchasing and asset utilization decisions. Having an accurateContinue reading “IT Asset and Inventory Management”
Inventory in the Field
Field operations often cover large geographical areas, they also have remote warehouses, and trunk or van stocks. This type of business requires a meticulous way of managing the inventory. With multiple locations and a variety of small and large products, manual tracking is beyond difficult. Field inventory is commonly associated with items that are alwaysContinue reading “Inventory in the Field”
Hospital Inventory in Time of Pandemic
The healthcare industry has constantly been receiving a high volume of patients since COVID-19 began. On the peak of the virus’s spread, hospitals had shortages in almost all aspects: inventory, rooms, and staff. When several countries started vaccinating their citizens, COVID patients started to decline. Everyone thought the pandemic was finally about to end, however,Continue reading “Hospital Inventory in Time of Pandemic”
Inventory Visibility at an Industrial Construction Site
There are multiple departments in a construction project and the thing that connects all of them is ensuring the materials are purchased, delivered, and properly managed all the time to avoid delays. When the business grows and gets multiple projects simultaneously, managing materials can be cumbersome. Scheduling both orders and the reception of materials canContinue reading “Inventory Visibility at an Industrial Construction Site”
General Store Inventory Management Problems and Solutions
In an industry where disorganized inventory greatly affects customer satisfaction directly, extra effort is required when managing said inventory. This is because things are moving so fast and there are various products and multiple locations to manage. Having accurate data can greatly aid in efficient decision-making. Streamlined inventory management captures enough information to minimize expensesContinue reading “General Store Inventory Management Problems and Solutions”
Life at Emergency Medical Service (EMS)
Emergency medical services (EMS) have always been a vital part of any community, and with today’s pandemic, they have become even more essential. For some, they are the thin line between life and death. EMS responders have been working tirelessly since the pandemic started. Some are already used to the workload caused by the increasingContinue reading “Life at Emergency Medical Service (EMS)”
Inventory Visibility for Fire Stations
Consider this image: It’s been a while since the last time someone called your station for an emergency. You wake up and proceed with your everyday routine. You get a cup of coffee and turned on the tv, you watched the news and learned about the pandemic. You just found out that hundreds of thousandsContinue reading “Inventory Visibility for Fire Stations”
5 Best Features to Look for in an Inventory Management System
Almost every business out there has some kind of inventory, it can be in the form of supplies, raw materials, and some business even consider human resource as inventory. There are businesses that would benefit more with an Inventory Management System (IMS), some examples would be a manufacturing business, retail stores, distribution business, and warehouses.Continue reading “5 Best Features to Look for in an Inventory Management System”
The Map Makers 