**Standardize the ID. Strengthen the data.**
Consistent asset IDs help prevent duplicate records, reduce errors and make reporting easier.
What's your #1 rule for creating asset ID formats? Share your best practice below! 👇
#AssetTracking #AssetManagement
The best customer service starts with better questions. Great service isn’t just about responding quickly—it’s about understanding the application and solving the right problem the first time.
#CustomerService #CustomerExperience #Manufacturing
Start with the application—not the RFID tag.
Before choosing a tag, define 4 things:
→ Asset & surface
→ Workflow
→ Environment
→ Read requirements
The right RFID tag is the one designed for how and where you’ll actually use it. #RFID #AssetTracking
Standardize the ID. Strengthen the data. Consistent asset IDs help prevent duplicate records, reduce errors and make reporting easier. What’s your best practice for creating asset ID formats? Share it below. 👇 #AssetTracking #AssetManagement
3 signs your rental operation may be ready for RFID:
1️⃣ Inventory counts take too long
2️⃣ Employees waste time searching for equipment
3️⃣ Visibility across locations is limited
Sound familiar? Learn how RFID can help: ow.ly/CZap50ZLx4m
“RFID compatible” doesn’t mean “designed for metal.” Metal can interfere with RFID performance, so equipment containing metal may require an on-metal RFID tag. Test on the actual asset before you deploy. #RFID #AssetTracking #RFIDTags
Metalcraft is closed today in celebration of Labor Day!
Our regular hours of operation will resume on Tuesday, September 8th.
We hope that you have a restful holiday!
#Metalcraft #IDMadeBetter #LaborDay
Please note that Metalcraft will be closed on Monday, September 7th in honor of Labor Day.
Our regular hours of operation will resume on Tuesday, September 8th.
#Metalcraft #IDMadeBetter #LaborDay
Asset tracking starts with the right questions—not the technology. What are you tracking? How does it move? What environment is it in? What data do you need? Answer those first. Then decide whether barcode, RFID or both make sense. #AssetTracking #RFID #Barcode
Choosing an RFID tag? Don’t start with the tag. Start with 5 questions: What are you tracking? What’s it made of? Read range? Environment? Business goal? Get these right before you invest. Read more: idplate.com/blog/how-to-choo… #RFID
Quick Tip: Standardize your asset IDs from the start. Consistent naming and numbering help prevent duplicate records, reduce data errors and make assets easier to search, scan and manage. Better IDs = better data. #AssetTracking #AssetManagement
Your asset data is only as good as the IDs behind it. Inconsistent IDs create duplicate records, tracking errors and reporting headaches. Standardize your asset IDs for cleaner data, better visibility and smarter decisions. #AssetTracking #AssetManagement
Lost equipment doesn't just cost money—it creates accountability gaps, disrupts operations, and wastes valuable time. Durable asset identification helps keep equipment visible, traceable, and where it belongs. #AssetTracking #RFID #Barcode
Lost assets cost more than replacement—they cost productivity, accountability and time. The average organization loses 7% of its assets annually. Better identification is the first step toward better asset tracking. #AssetManagement #RFID #Metalcraft #IDMadeBetter
After more than 40 years at Metalcraft, Steve Doerfler reflects on the people, leadership, and legacy that meant the most.
Hear his final thoughts in Episode 4 of Built to Last.
🎙️ Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=W6lPDRz0…
#BuiltToLast #Leadership
How did the Universal RFID Tag come to life?
In Episode 4 of Built to Last, Steve Doerfler and Kyle Bermel share the story behind one of Metalcraft's most important RFID innovations.
🎙️ Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=W6lPDRz0…
#RFID #BuiltToLast
How do you lead during uncertainty?
In Episode 4 of Built to Last, Steve Doerfler and Kyle Bermel discuss how Metalcraft navigated COVID while staying focused on its people and customers.
🎙️ Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=W6lPDRz0…
#BuiltToLast #Leadership
Customers needed more than tags.
In Episode 4 of Built to Last, Steve Doerfler and Kyle Bermel discuss why Metalcraft created ARK Business Systems to deliver complete asset tracking solutions.
🎙️ Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=W6lPDRz0…
#BuiltToLast #RFID
Great companies invest in people.
In Episode 4 of Built to Last, Steve Doerfler and Kyle Bermel discuss why Metalcraft created the University of Metalcraft and how developing employees helps build a stronger future.
🎙️Watch Episode 4 here: youtu.be/W6lPDRz0gZg
#BuiltToLast












