Indoor Tracking Non-Powered Assets in Large Facilities

Indoor Tracking is transforming the way large facilities like airports and hospitals manage their non-powered assets. Traditional GPS tracking struggles indoors, while BLE mesh networks can be costly and complex. Trackem solves this problem with easy-to-deploy and affordable WiFi-powered indoor tracking technology.

Whether in bustling airports or sprawling hospitals, thousands of non-powered assets move across multiple levels, wings, and departments every day. Misplaced or delayed equipment not only causes inefficiency but can also impact passenger satisfaction in airports or, more critically, patient care in hospitals.

That’s where Trackem’s indoor asset tracking solutions come in — providing visibility, reducing downtime, and improving operational performance across all areas of your facility.

Why Tracking Non-Powered Assets Matters

Unlike powered equipment with built-in connectivity, non-powered assets—such as carts, wheelchairs, IV poles, and specialty tools—do not have embedded tracking. These are often the items most likely to be misplaced, borrowed, or delayed in return.

In facilities like airports and hospitals:

• Every delay matters. A missing wheelchair at an airport can cause boarding delays. An unavailable infusion pump in a hospital can stall treatment.

• Loss adds up. Replacing misplaced carts, beds, or tools costs thousands or even millions annually.

• Maintenance is overlooked. Without clear location data, assets may miss inspections, creating compliance risks.

• Simplify daily tasks. Staff can quickly locate high-volume items like wheelchairs or luggage trolleys to deploy correct numbers efficiently.

Indoor Tracking Non-Powered Assets in Airports

Airports are high-traffic, dynamic facilities requiring smooth coordination across terminals and gates. Key non-powered assets benefiting from indoor tracking include:

• Wheelchairs – Critical for passenger assistance.

• Luggage carts – Scattered across terminals and hard to collect efficiently.

• Maintenance equipment and tools – Used across hangars, runways, and terminals.

• Man lifts and scissor lifts – Shared resources for maintenance teams.

• Cleaning carts and supplies – Essential for passenger experience and cleanliness.

• Portable security equipment – Barriers, scanners, mobile screening units.

• Gate staff chairs – Often moved to other areas of the airport.

By tracking these assets, operations teams gain visibility into their exact locations, reducing turnaround times, preventing gate delays, and improving passenger satisfaction.

Indoor Tracking Non-Powered Assets in Hospitals

Hospitals are asset-intensive facilities where equipment moves constantly between wards, patient rooms, and procedure areas. Indoor tracking helps staff locate:

• Wheelchairs & gurneys – For patient mobility.

• IV poles & infusion pumps – Frequently relocated between wards.

• Mobile workstations & carts – Essential for EHR access and care delivery.

• Monitors & portable electronics – Cardiac monitors, ultrasound devices, diagnostic tools.

• Beds & specialty stretchers – High-value items shared between units.

• Respiratory & imaging support equipment – Ventilators, portable X-ray machines, oxygen tanks.

• Maintenance & cleaning equipment – Ensures hygiene and regulatory compliance.

Indoor tracking ensures nursing staff and clinical teams locate equipment faster, reducing wasted time and improving patient care. It also prevents unnecessary purchases by optimizing existing inventory.

How Trackem Makes Indoor Asset Tracking Simple

1. Runs on Existing WiFi Infrastructure
   Trackem leverages your current WiFi footprint, avoiding costly infrastructure upgrades or complex cabling.

2. No Access Needed to Sensitive Networks
   Trackem requires no direct access to internal networks, ensuring fast, secure, and IT-friendly deployment.

3. WiFi Beacons for Precision Tracking
   By supplementing WiFi coverage with beacons, Trackem allows:

   • Floor or level tracking – Ideal for multi-story facilities.

   • Room or zone tracking – Quickly locate assets within specific departments or gates.

This precision saves staff time, allowing them to focus on passengers or patients rather than searching for equipment.

Operational Benefits of Indoor Tracking with Trackem

• Reduce Equipment Loss – Prevents theft, loss, and unnecessary replacement costs.

• Eliminate Delays and Downtime – Assets are available when and where needed.

• Simplify Maintenance – Scheduled inspections and preventive maintenance are easier to manage.

• Increase Staff Productivity – Staff spend less time searching and more time on core responsibilities.

Example Scenarios

• Airports: Staff quickly locate a missing wheelchair using Trackem, preventing boarding delays.

• Hospitals: Nurses find ICU beds or infusion pumps instantly via the Trackem dashboard, ensuring timely patient care.

Why Trackem Indoor Tracking Stands Out

Unlike traditional BLE/RFID systems or GPS trackers:

• Cost-efficient – Utilizes existing infrastructure.

• Accurate indoors – Pinpoints assets to floors, rooms, or zones.

• Scalable – Covers entire airports or hospital campuses.

• Secure – No internal IT network access required.

Conclusion

Indoor tracking for non-powered assets transforms operational efficiency. Airports gain smoother passenger experiences, while hospitals improve patient care and equipment utilization.

Trackem’s WiFi-powered indoor tracking allows facilities to:

• Reduce asset loss and theft

• Eliminate delays and downtime

• Improve staff efficiency

• Simplify maintenance compliance

In large, complex facilities, visibility equals efficiency. Trackem makes non-powered assets trackable, changing how airports and hospitals operate every day.

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