How RFID Tool Tracking can Help Utilities Track Tools With Ease

Managing electrical power line projects comes with its share of challenges. One frustrating issue for electrical power utility companies is keeping track of tools for their electrical powerline crews.

These companies provide emergency storm restoration services, overhead power line and underground construction and maintenance services. They require a lot of tools for various projects on a daily basis.

Typically, they load their trucks with tools and move to job sites. They don’t know exactly what tools are transported to the site in the morning and what are returned after the day’s work.

It was a futile task for them to track the tools manually. There was no accountability. They were not able to accurately keep track of where the tools were and to determine which tools were missing.

RFID Tool Tracking System for Utilities

Solutions like AssetPulse’s RFID tool tracking system can have a significant impact. All tools are RFID tagged. Every truck is scanned before it leaves the facility, so there is a record of what tools left in which truck.

No more handwritten lists or guesswork. Trucks roll out knowing exactly what tools are onboard, ensuring crews are prepared for any task.

Back at the yard, at the end of the shift, another quick scan of the truck captures what tools returned in the truck. A before/after comparison alerts the yard manager of discrepencies. Not only will missing tools be highlighted, but also tools that returned to the yard in a truck different from the one they left in.

The impact can be significant:

• Saved Time: Hours spent on manual inventories disappears freeing up time for productive work.
• Reduced Costs: Missing tools are recovered quickly, minimizing the need for costly replacements.
• Improved Project Timelines: Delays caused by missing equipment become a thing of the past.

Efficient tracking takes the stress out of tool tracking, letting organizations focus on what they do best – building and maintaining the electrical grid.

From construction sites to warehouses, AssetPulse’s RFID tool tracking solutions are revolutionizing asset management, bringing order to chaos and boosting efficiency across industries.

Ready to take control of your assets and unlock the power of real-time visibility? Contact us today and discover how AssetPulse can empower your team and elevate your business.