Asset systems of record
Turning scattered spreadsheets and purchase records into a dependable source for identity, custody, location, cost, and condition.
Author
Jeremy Francis
Founder & CEO, AssetCenter
Jeremy Francis is the founder and CEO of AssetCenter and writes practical guides about asset records, equipment custody, and lifecycle management.
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Jeremy Francis is the founder and CEO of AssetCenter, a timeline-first asset tracking platform for teams managing equipment, devices, vehicles, tools, people, locations, and subscriptions.
He writes from the first-hand work of building AssetCenter and documenting how asset inventories, assignments, maintenance, costs, and lifecycle events fit together for small and midsize teams.
Equipment custody and lifecycle
Designing practical receiving, assignment, checkout, maintenance, recovery, and retirement workflows.
Identification and scanning
Connecting asset tags, barcodes, and QR codes to records that preserve the full history of an item.
Published work
Guides by Jeremy Francis
7 Best IT Asset Management Software Platforms in 2026
Compare seven IT asset management platforms by inventory method, lifecycle depth, service workflows, deployment model, pricing, and best-fit team.
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IT Asset Lifecycle Management: Stages, Controls, and Checklist
Build an IT asset lifecycle process from planning and receiving through deployment, support, recovery, sanitization, and disposal.
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Equipment Checkout Software: A Practical Buyer's Guide
Learn how equipment checkout software tracks custody, returns and condition, which features matter, and when a simple checkout system is enough.
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What Is IT Asset Management (ITAM)? A Practical Guide
Learn what IT asset management covers, how the IT asset lifecycle works, which data to track, and how to build a practical ITAM process.
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Asset Tags for Equipment: Materials, Barcodes, and Placement
Choose durable asset tags for equipment, compare barcode, QR and RFID options, create a numbering system, and avoid common placement mistakes.
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Barcode Asset Tracking Software: A Practical Guide
How barcode asset tracking works, what hardware you actually need, and how to roll it out without a long setup. A practical guide for small teams.
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Why Every Business Needs Asset Management Software
Most teams don’t know they have an asset problem until something goes missing. Here’s what asset management software prevents, and when to adopt it.
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What Is an Asset Register? Guide + Free Template
A plain-English guide to building an asset register: what to record, how to structure it, and a free template you can copy and start using today.
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How to Simplify Asset Management Across Your Team
Managing vehicles, IT hardware and office equipment gets messy fast. Five practical steps to simplify asset management and keep your team aligned.
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Best Asset Management Software for Nonprofits 2026
Nonprofits track donated, grant-funded and shared equipment on tight budgets. Compare the best asset management software built for that reality.
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Fixed Asset Software for Small Businesses
Learn what fixed asset software for small businesses should track, when to replace a spreadsheet, and which features matter without enterprise overhead.
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Best Construction Asset Management Software 2026
Compare asset management software for construction teams tracking heavy equipment, fleet vehicles, tools and PPE across multiple job sites.
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Asset Tracking for Schools: A Simple Guide
Track Chromebooks, AV gear and classroom equipment across campuses and departments. A simple approach to school asset tracking staff will actually use.
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