We've developed integration with many of the bluetooth tags, ie, Milwaukee, Bosch, DeWalt, etc. (not Hilti since it requires a subscription), but have not released it. We are a little skittish due to the inherent issues with the tech and the support calls that it would generate. We were pretty excited about the Apple tags until we realized that a thief would be warned they were being tracked!
The best solution would be a GPS tag for more expensive items. It would be up to you where you draw that line! Probably not a $2000 item, but maybe a $10k item. There are a number of vendors that offer a $75 tag for $12-15/mo.
https://www.sharemytoolbox.com/tool-asset-tracking-video/
https://www.sharemytoolbox.com/tool-inventory-app/how-it-works/
https://www.sharemytoolbox.com/2023/02/07/why-you-can-love-using-technology-and-the-buying-experience/ (Chad Pearson will like this one)
External theft is a huge issue with tools, but others are employee theft, hoarding, buying things you don't need, utilization, productivity, forgetfulness, etc. We've taken the approach that if you can give the field visibility into your asset catalog and make employees accountable then that solves many of the issues.
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Chuck Elyea, CCIFP
Founder/CEO, ShareMyToolbox | 704-201-1222 (c)
Small Tool Tracking and Management for Contractors
Chairman, Institute of Certified Construction Industry Financial Professionals
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-07-2023 06:25
From: Kevin O'Shea
Subject: Small tool tracking devices for theft recovery
Original Message:
Sent: 2/6/2023 3:53:00 PM
From: Shawn Erickson
Subject: Small tool tracking devices for theft recovery
Does anyone have a small power tool tracking device that allows them to put on a tool to track its location? We've seen a rash of thefts and we'd like to be able to track our more expensive pieces ($2,000-$10,000). Our site utility equipment and lifts already have a solution, that solution is just not financially feasible for the smaller power tools.
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Shawn Erickson CCIFP, CPA, MBA
Chief Financial Officer
C.J. Erickson Plumbing Co.
-A self-performing union Commercial Plumbing, Service and Site Utility Contractor with approx 85 employees
Alsip, IL 708-224-4421
shawn.erickson@cjerickson.com
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