Shelf (short) demo August 2023

Managing assets efficiently is a critical aspect of any organization's operations, and in today's digital age, having a streamlined system in place is more crucial than ever. In this comprehensive webinar, we delve into the powerful features and functionalities of Shelf, an innovative asset management tool designed to simplify and enhance asset tracking, monitoring, and utilization.

Shelf (short) demo August 2023
Written by
Carlos Virreira
Published on
August 22, 2023

Managing assets efficiently is a critical aspect of any organization's operations, and in today's digital age, having a streamlined system in place is more crucial than ever. In this comprehensive webinar, we delve into the powerful features and functionalities of Shelf, an innovative asset management tool designed to simplify and enhance asset tracking, monitoring, and utilization.

Shelf's user interface is the central focus of the demonstration. Divided into two main components – the sidebar and the action view – Shelf offers a seamless and intuitive experience. The presenter highlights how users can maximize viewability by minimizing or expanding the sidebar as needed.

The core of Shelf's functionality lies in the asset index, which serves as the centralized database for all assets.

The presenter demonstrates how easy it is to search and filter assets using keywords, custodians, categories, and tags. This empowers users to quickly locate specific assets and gain insights into their status.

Categories and tags play pivotal roles in organizing and labeling assets effectively. Categories help bundle assets together based on common traits, while tags offer a convenient way to add contextual information. The presenter highlights the flexibility of these features, which can be tailored to suit various departments or company types.

One of the most innovative aspects of Shelf is its integration of QR codes. Each asset generates a unique QR code that can be attached to physical objects. Scanning these codes provides instant access to the asset's information and history, allowing users to leave comments, track location changes, and more. The presenter emphasizes the versatility of QR codes, enabling both internal and external asset management applications.

Furthermore, the video showcases how Shelf's custom routes and redirects can enhance external asset tracking. By offering customizable behaviors upon scanning a QR code, users can optimize the tool for client-facing applications, installations, or customer engagement.

The webinar concludes by emphasizing the importance of strategic category and tag usage, as well as the ease of generating QR codes for assets. It underscores Shelf's commitment to efficient asset management and highlights its potential to revolutionize asset tracking across various industries.

In summary, the webinar provides a deep dive into Shelf's user-friendly interface, robust search and filtering capabilities, the power of categories and tags, and the innovative integration of QR codes. With its capacity to simplify asset management processes, Shelf emerges as a valuable tool for organizations seeking to enhance productivity, streamline operations, and optimize resource allocation.

Article by
Carlos Virreira

Founder / Vision Lead at Shelf.nu

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Shelf (short) demo August 2023
Carlos Virreira
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Founder / Vision Lead at Shelf.nu

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