CPA Bulletin

54 CPA Bulletin > February 2025 www.cpa.uk.net The Digital Tackle Register Capja Discuss How Southern Cranes & Access are Leading the Way in Digitalisation As projects grow in scale and complexity, the need for precise asset management has never been greater. The challenges associated with keeping thousands of pieces of equipment in good working order - often spread across multiple sites - are significant. Yet, for companies like Southern Cranes and Access, these challenges are not just being met but are being surpassed, thanks to cutting-edge solutions like AssetCapja. Historically, asset management in the plant-hire industry has relied heavily on manual processes, using spreadsheets like Excel, handwriting on tags or creating certs on a template in Microsoft Word. For companies managing vast fleets of equipment, this approach is not only time-consuming but also fraught with potential errors. Human error can lead to misplaced items, overlooked inspections, and, ultimately, increased costs and safety risks. Ben Sadler, a Lifting Equipment Inspector at Southern Cranes & Access, highlights a common issue across the lifting sector: the time lost in manually inspecting and managing accessories. With over 50 cranes and up to 2,000 pieces of lifting tackle, the challenge of keeping track of every item became increasingly unsustainable. Faced with these challenges, they embraced a more innovative approach by partnering with their trusted supplier, Capja, and adopting the AssetCapja software. This decision marked a turning point in how they managed their equipment. By utilising technologies such as QR codes and NFC (Near Field Communication) - a subset of Managing accessories has always been a pain. Especially lifting tackle, where it’s critical that everything is in good working order to prevent accidents. If there is something, anything, that could lead to failure, you must fix it or scrap it. That’s why managing assets efficiently has become a cornerstone of operational success. GUEST ARTICLE: 1