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Asset ID Labels: The Secret to Successful Asset Management

May 14, 2013

We are living in a world where technology rules. For any company, computers and other electronics are essential in operating a business. This equipment is considered tangible or fixed assets — valuable financial instruments owned by an individual or organization. And as with any valuable item, this type of asset needs to be secured and well-managed to prevent loss, damage or theft.

Asset ID Products

Identify and keep track of all your valuable office equipment.

To successfully manage your assets, you should keep track of them. This is actually a part of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.  But many companies still struggle to properly track the location, position, category status, quantity and order of their tangible assets. It may seem like a big ordeal to undertake, but there is a simple solution to this — in the form of asset ID labels.

Utilizing asset identification labels is key to effectively track your assets throughout their life cycle in your organization. Asset ID labels monitor the status of your equipment, including their location and the date they need to be replaced. For asset managers, asset ID labels also aid in generating higher returns and reducing risks and costs.

Choosing the right type of asset ID depends on the type of your property, as well as the environment it will be placed in. Here are the different types of asset ID labels: (more…)

Weathering a Lifetime: Upgrade to Duroshield Signs and Duro-Tags

April 30, 2013

So, harsh weather conditions, graffiti, grime and chemicals render your signs and tags unreadable? If your faded and indecipherable media can’t deliver the important messages they ought to, then they could potentially threaten public safety. This sounds like a job for the “Duro”-ble ones!

Cut the cleaning, maintenance and replacement costs of your signs and tags. Make the right move and upgrade to Duroshield Signs and Duro-Tags. Here are a few of the many benefits you can get from the more “Duro”-ble option: (more…)

Improving Productivity: Create a Visual Workplace with 5S

March 12, 2013

Did you know that most scientists think 75% of learning occurs visually? Even 50% of your brain’s processing power can be attributed to visual perception. Now, how can these facts help you improve workplace productivity?

The answer is simple — create a visual workplace! A 5S visual workplace is a lean manufacturing technique to create and maintain a clean and organized facility, where your workers can easily spot everything. Such a practice promotes a faster, safer and more efficient process, thereby enhancing work productivity.

5S Banners

5S Banners motivate your employees to keep up with the 5S program.

The United States Environmental Protection Agency or the EPA provides helpful information on the various lean manufacturing methods, including Six Sigma and Just In Time, to help you create a visual workplace. Among these trusted tools, and not to mention the foundation of other lean methods, is the 5S program: Sort, Shine, Set in Order, Standardize, and Sustain. (more…)

Why you should vote for Emedco

November 6, 2012

Vote for Emedco

Election Day 2012 is finally here and while some are still trying to figure out who to vote for, there’s only one candidate when it comes to selecting your safety and identification products: Emedco!

Not convinced? Here’s where we stand on the important issues:

Value & Quality: Let’s be real, Emedco isn’t the cheapest supplier out there, but you get what you pay for. We offer the highest quality safety products and safety supplies which are guaranteed to last, giving you more bang for your buck.

Selection: Emedco carries over 250,000 products! We offer traffic and parking signs, safety signs, safety labels, inspection tags and so much more! Thousands of products can be customized online, which means you get exactly what you want, every time. How often can you say that about a political candidate?

Experience: With over 60 years of industry experience, Emedco has solidified itself as the leading manufacturer and distributor of signs and identification products.

Our guarantee: Products from Emedco come with a 100% satisfaction guaranteed, which means if we don’t put a smile on your face, then we will replace your product, no questions asked.

Wait, there’s more: Emedco isn’t just about general safety signs, tags and labels. The recently launched mining site offers a one-stop-shop for those in the mining industry. The site offers everything from exit and evacuation products to blasting necessities.

So while you’re standing in the poll lines, remember that you could be in the comfort of your home, voting for Emedco online or over the phone.

Asset Tags: One of Your Best Business Investments

October 25, 2012
Asset Tags

Deter office theft with asset tags.

Running your business might leave you asking technology-related questions: Which antivirus should I use? Should I upgrade to Windows 8? BlackBerry, Android or iPhone? However, you probably fret the most over protecting your company’s portable equipment and the valuable data they contain from lurking thieves and careless employees.

According to Robert Lemos’ article on InfoWorld, one in 10 company laptops will be misplaced or stolen during their three-year lifetime, together with thousands of dollars’ worth of information. Experts said this “lost laptop epidemic” in Corporate America is worsened by incompetent protection and inaction.

Losing your equipment can lead to a larger mishap — losing trade secrets, backups, sensitive company data, and your clients’ information. Under several new federal and state laws, your company might be even required to publicly declare the loss. While this can injure and embarrass your company, losing your clients’ information is another story. Kevin Beaver, an independent security consultant, said this can set off lawsuits due to negligence. (more…)


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