Why is Asset Disposal a Critical Part of Retail Asset Management?

Many businesses assume that retail inventory control and retail asset management is all about finding assets and seeing to it that assets move correctly from warehouse to retail space to customer. Asset management is about ensuring that you have the right wiring for your business, the right cabling to set up your new computer system, and the right tools to ensure that your hospitality help desk functions seamlessly – or is it? In truth, asset disposal is just as important as knowing where your assets are and being able to find them in an instant.

If the computer as your hotel help desk breaks down, for example, you will need to somehow dispose of that computer. However, you cannot just take your hotel help desk to the nearest dumpster – you need to ensure that no sensitive data can be gleaned from the computer. In addition, if your newly disposed-of computer is still in your database or still shows up as a viable asset in your retail asset management system, your whole retail inventory control is thrown into chaos – you no longer have a current list of your assets.

You need to update your asset list. You also need to make decisions about the computer. Will you replace it? Will you keep the wiring/cabling from the computer to use for another system? Each time you make a choice to dispose of an asset, you need to make such decisions. If you need to get rid of some types of IT inventory, there may also be laws governing safe disposal methods. If you run a growing business, making all these individual choices for all disposed assets and then keeping your retail asset management system up to date can become overwhelming. A good asset disposal system is a must.

A good asset disposal system minimizes your liability by crushing hard drives and by data wiping all your IT components. A good system ensures that all electronics and computer parts are disposed of in a way that is legal and environmentally friendly. A good system is also affordable and transparent in pricing.

Unfortunately, many asset disposal services do not live up to these standards. Some companies are lax in removing sensitive data from computers before dumping them, leaving companies open to litigation. Some companies dump computer components in landfills, where chemicals can leach into the soil. Other companies sell computer parts overseas. It pays to choose your asset disposal service carefully.

We are proud to say that tekservePOS is a trusted leader in the field of IT asset disposal. We take care of your asset disposal needs in a way that supports your asset management systems. At tekservePOS, we also ensure that all your data is wiped, hard drives are crushed, and you have proof that your IT assets have been disposed of in full compliance of applicable laws.