Asset Availability
Asset availability measures the proportion of time that a load carrier, such as a pallet, container, or roll cage, is in a ready-to-use state when required. It’s not just about whether an asset exists in the network, but whether it’s operational, accessible and fit for purpose. Low availability can stem from factors like loss, misplacement, damage, unplanned maintenance or bottlenecks in asset circulation.
High asset availability is critical for maintaining supply chain continuity. If assets aren’t available when needed, operations can stall, leading to production delays, missed deliveries or costly workarounds such as emergency rentals.
How Connected Load Carrier supports asset availability
Real-time location tracking pinpoints asset whereabouts, reducing time wasted searching for equipment.
Status monitoring indicates whether an asset is in use, idle under repair or ready for allocation.
Automated alerts help prevent losses and flag upcoming maintenance before it affects operations.
Data-driven allocation ensures assets are positioned where they’re most needed, avoiding local shortages.
By improving asset availability, businesses can reduce downtime, increase utilization rates, and make their supply chain more predictable, resilient and cost-efficient.
To learn more about how smart tracking optimizes your asset pool without sacrificing availability, read our article: How smarter asset tracking drives down CO₂ emissions.
