Smart Asset Management

Transmission corridors, substations, and storm-response zones combine high voltage, height, and weather extremes. Crews rotate frequently, job sites are remote, and connectivity is inconsistent. The tools themselves are specialized and expensive—thermal imagers, RF sensors, live-line tools, UAS payloads, and PPE with strict inspection intervals—so every loss hurts.

Film schools and media programs juggle hundreds of cameras, audio kits, and lighting rigs that constantly flow between courses, sets, and student projects. Without a structured policy, even the best cage managers battle bottlenecks, lost lenses, or scheduling conflicts that derail productions. This guide consolidates proven practices from campus equipment rooms, fills gaps left by scattered institutional playbooks, and shows how Shelf’s platform helps document workflows, automate reminders, and drive accountability without resorting to guesswork.

Learn how equipment management software for universities tracks, manages and schedules campus equipment while improving accountability and student access.

Explore how intelligent asset management software empowers universities and creative labs with tracking, proactive maintenance and streamlined workflows.

How a single customer email changed our roadmap and taught us about real-world asset management

How Kansas City Art Institute Kept Their Existing Asset Labeling System While Upgrading Their Equipment Management

In a recent discussion that caught fire among IT professionals, a seemingly simple question sparked an intense debate: Should every piece of equipment at an employee's desk have an asset tag? The conversation that followed revealed the complexity of modern asset management, where the intersection of compliance, practicality, and human behavior creates unique challenges for every organization.

As the founder of Shelf, I've witnessed the transformative power of efficient asset tracking across various sectors. Today, I want to focus on how nonprofits, particularly those receiving federal funding, can leverage modern asset management solutions to amplify their impact and streamline operations.

In the ever changing world of IT and asset management, a new question has emerged: How do we mix traditional asset tagging methods with the digital revolution?

Today we are running server upgrades, migrations and general upgrades to prepare for the launch of a new shelf version.

Revolutionize your asset booking process with our new QR Scan-to-Add feature. Now, asset managers can effortlessly add items to bookings by simply scanning QR codes, making the process faster and more intuitive than ever before. Perfect for mobile and tablet users, this feature brings a new level of efficiency to your asset management workflow.

The ROI of asset management varies significantly based on your industry, operational model, and the nature of your assets. Today, I want to dig into this nuanced landscape and challenge some common assumptions.