Overview

The data collection module speeds the system acquisition of business information by offering shortcuts in the form of scanned input, minimized operator activity, and system-generated prompts to guide users to accomplish a system function quickly. The data collection module reports on the movements and activities of the organization’s equipment, including recording locations and modifications to equipment, thus serving as an audit trail for an asset’s lifecycle. The data collection module can be a valuable tool for businesses seeking to take charge of their serialized assets and to enhance their financial reporting on difficult-to-manage item movements.

The following diagram illustrates the flow of data to and from the data collection device and among the system tables: