Improving Operational and Financial Performance for a Cleaning Contractor with Asset Tracking

As a cleaning contractor, managing your equipment and assets can be a daunting task. Keeping track of maintenance schedules, ensuring compliance with regulations, managing inventory, and controlling costs can be challenging without a proper system in place. This is where asset tracking can help improve operational and financial results for cleaning contractors.

In this article, we will explore the benefits of asset tracking and how i-link can help you achieve them.

What is i-link and how does it work?

i-link® is the new cloud-based asset tracker for all your tools, machines and compliances. All i-team Pro products will have a small module located inside them integrated with the i-link cloud. This module will send usage information, battery levels, and even the location of the machines to the platform every day.

Imagine having an online overview of all your assets (on the go). You could instantly see how machines are used, how they perform and where they’re located. Even better, you can also add other machines or compliances to your asset management such as Fire Extinguishers, Emergency Exit Signs, First Aid Kits etc and can set automatic alerts for maintenance and inspections. Connect them with a QR code and have total asset management.

1. Benefits of Asset Tracking: Improved Operational Performance

• Know the location of your equipment: Asset tracking with devices such as i-link can help cleaning contractors to improve their operational performance in several ways. i-link allows contractors to track the location of their equipment, ensuring that it is in the right place at the right time. This helps to prevent equipment from being lost or misplaced, reducing downtime and increasing efficiency. The tracking capabilities of i-link also allow contractors to quickly locate equipment when it is needed, further improving productivity.

• Monitor the usage: By tracking your cleaning assets you can also monitor the usage, which can help identify any under utilised or overused equipment. By analysing this data, contractors can optimize their equipment usage, reduce downtime, and increase efficiency. They can also make data-driven decisions when it comes to purchasing new equipment or retiring old equipment, helping to save costs in the long run.

• Improve staff productivity: i-link can also help to improve staff productivity. By monitoring the activities of their cleaning staff, contractors can ensure that they are following the prescribed cleaning schedule. They can also receive alerts when equipment needs maintenance or is running low on supplies, ensuring that the cleaning staff can work without interruptions. This can help to optimize staff schedules and reduce wasted time, improving overall productivity.

• Track equipment servicing and repairs: You are also able to track the condition of your equipment. By receiving alerts when equipment needs servicing or repairs, contractors can take proactive measures to address any issues before they become significant problems. This can help to reduce downtime, extend the lifespan of equipment, and ensure that the equipment is always in good working condition.

2. Benefits of Asset Tracking: Improved Financial Performance

• Optimize equipment usage: Asset tracking with i-link can help cleaning contractors to improve their financial performance in several ways. Firstly, by optimizing their equipment usage, contractors can reduce the need to purchase additional equipment unnecessarily. By analysing equipment usage data, contractors can make data-driven decisions when it comes to purchasing new equipment or retiring old equipment. This helps to save costs in the long run, reducing capital expenditures and improving cash flow.

• Forecast maintenance costs: i-link can also help contractors to reduce maintenance costs by proactively identifying and addressing issues before they become significant problems. By monitoring equipment usage data and receiving alerts when equipment needs servicing or repairs, contractors can take immediate action to address any issues before they escalate, reducing the need for costly repairs or replacement of equipment.

• Prevent theft: By tracking your assets you can also reduce the risk of lost or stolen equipment, which can be a significant expense for cleaning contractors. By tracking the location of their equipment in real-time and receiving alerts when equipment is removed from a designated area, contractors can take immediate action if necessary, reducing the risk of equipment loss or theft. This helps to save costs in terms of replacement or repair of equipment, as well as reducing the need for insurance premiums.

• Monitor staff efficiency: Lastly, by tracking the usage of cleaning supplies and monitoring the efficiency of cleaning staff, contractors can avoid over-ordering and reduce wasted time, which helps to optimize labor costs. By reducing waste and optimizing labor costs, contractors can improve their bottom line, increasing profitability and financial performance.

In conclusion, asset tracking with i-link can help improve the operational and financial results of cleaning contractors by providing a complete overview of equipment performance, compliance status, and inventory levels. By optimizing asset utilization and managing inventory efficiently, you can improve your bottom line and enhance your reputation in the industry.

To read more about i-link and to download a full product brochure to discover all its benefits, click here.

Contact us today to learn more about how i-link can help you achieve these benefits and take your cleaning business to the next level.