A lot of companies utilise spreadsheets; to track the amount of hours someone has worked (and which clients they’ve been working on); to keep track of petty cash or expenses; to track sick days and holidays, etc. In general, spreadsheets can handle these basic tasks with aplomb, and gradually their functionality is increasing (see Microsoft Pivot for example).
However, in recent times spreadsheets have been utilised for keeping control over fixed asset management data; a job for which they are generally not suited. Read More »

Despite the debacle of Copenhagen and the growing band of “nay-sayers” about man-made global warming, governments around the world remain committed to Carbon Reduction Commitments (CRC) that many intend to pass into law.That’s certainly the case with the UK government, which is sticking to targets of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 80% over levels ten years ago by the year 2050.

Companies that achieve reductions will be financially rewarded and those that don’t will suffer the consequences. Asset tracking software will be essential to achieving those targets and reaping the financial rewards because CRC depends not just on supply chain resource or carbon emissions management.It also covers the wider issues of waste reduction and water management as well as the efficiency of electronic and electrical equipment etc.All these facets of business operations contribute to an organisation’s environmental impact and ultimately its bottom line. Read More »