Bank of
Tokyo-Mitsubishi, improve efficiency in Computer Hardware &
Software Fixed Asset Management in Hong Kong
Since 1995, Bank
of Tokyo-Mitsubishi has adopted the Hardcat Fixed Asset Management
solution to manage all their fixed asset items from office desks
to multi-million computer servers.
Background
Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Hong Kong Branch, is the local representative
office of The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Ltd., Japan which is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial Group, Inc.,
a publicly-owned joint stock corporation incorporated in Japan.
With core business focus in commercial banking services, Hong
Kong branch offices mainly serving Japanese companies or their
branch offices in Hong Kong.
Challenge
Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi had no effective means to track and audit
their large pool of fixed assets. The manual process was very
labour intensive and tedious. The management and auditing of these
fixed assets has become a costly task in the corporation.
As a publicly listed
bank, a complete and proven solution is needed. A proven system
was required with functions to easily audit among varies locations
& departments, barcoding & recording all assets.
Solution
Alfacom introduced the Hardcat - Asset Management Solution to
Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi. Hardcat is a proven fixed asset management
solution, It comprises of several software modules that address
different fixed asset management needs. The unique and easy-to-use
bar-code scanning peripherals dramatically speeds up the auditing
process, translating to real cost savings.
The following modules
has been adopted:
Core
System
A complete standalone system for a total control over the entire
asset base. It is a relational asset inventory database which
records, manages and reports the complete information concern
all assets.
Barcode
Auditing Module
Offers a fast, accurate and discreet method to improve labour,
time & cost efficient by automated data collection and auditing
process
Depreciation
& Insurance Module
Automate depreciation & revaluation calculations and
generate reports in unlimited user definable ways. Significant
cost & time savings on depreciation & revaluation calculations.
Purchasing
& Budgeting Module
Automate purchasing and improved budget control detailed by supplier
location, cost centre and date; offers comprehensive management
control of all order processing of assets, from purchase to final
disposal.
Why
partner with Alfacom Solutions
Hardcat is a world-class company specializing in the provision
of asset management solutions to an international client base
of private and public sector organizations since 1981. With experience
serving more than 1,000 organization worldwide, the Hardcat discovered
a fixed asset management, method that would turn asset auditing
into a fast and error-free process. It is a ready and proven solution,
where minimum customization is needed with shortest learning curve
involved.
Alfacom is the authorized,
exclusive distributor of Hardcat. Together, we offer the comprehensive
Fixed Asset Management solutions for years. to large corporations
and Government in Hong Kong.
Business
Benefits
Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Hong Kong Branch has now a complete
picture of all assets under their control. This enabled them to
rationalize their asset base and sell off assets not required
as well as optimize what remained. The major additional benefit
being that the Hardcat software then continued to control all
aspects of their assets.
Key
Components
> Software component
Hardcat Fixed Asset Management Software -
* Core System
* Barcode Auditing Module
* Depreciation & Insurance Module
* Purchasing & Budgeting Module
>
Hardware component
Barcoding Peripherals
* SPT1700 Barcode Reader, cradle, serial cable, power supply &
Lithium-ion battery
Service
element
* Initial Consultation Services
* Installation, Configuration, Testing and Initial Set-up Consultancy
& Training
* Maintenance Support
