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Day: January 4, 2008
Asset Management in the 21st Century
These days, asset management has taken a turn for the better. And this is to the advantage of most people who are involved in asset management. There are many advantages to asset management, and they continue to multiply in the 21st century. In fact, they are even taking a turn for growing exponentially. Here are some of the advantages that are uniquely available to asset managers in the 21st century.
More upgraded techniques of managing:
Managing is made easier now, when you come to evaluate the available technology. But the natures of operations and output demands have become just as complex. So the changes are hardly felt. The upgraded techniques are still advantageous in the sense that they are able to keep up with the demands that are imposed in this technological age.
It takes a team, not an individual:
Since the demands are much higher for asset management these days, it takes a team to be able to build it up. So, having an individual do the asset management may not be exactly the best option. A person will still need assistants especially if it is a big company. Now the good thing about having a team work with the management of assets is that there can be constant monitoring and less excuse for lapses in the updates or inventories. If properly synergized, the different assets of the team members can all work together for the good of asset management.
Technology tools:
Tools of technology make the work much faster and more convenient. What one could have done in the past by physically transporting one’s self from one department to another may be done by group messages and computer networks. Plus, monitoring is also much greater at lower increments and friendly to the different people tasked to manage the assets of the organization.
Evaluation at smaller increments:
The evaluation at smaller increments helps detect subtle changes in the liquidation of different company assets. The more frequent the monitoring, the better the quality of outputs. The good thing is that smaller increments can always be adjusted in case there are other things needed to be accomplished within the company. Also, smaller increments ensure that problems that arise will be quickly identified and managed.
Accuracy is enhanced:
Given the metrics from the asset management tools, the accuracy is enhanced and it gives more room for other tasks. Better accuracy is now within reach since it is measured by high technology gadgets. There will be less room for estimations and other inaccurate means of obtaining actual statistics. This will render more integrity to the asset management plan.
Sometimes pen and paperless:
As the case is currently operating in different countries, the environments are already pen and paperless in general. There are more people who find the convenience of storing data in less bulky packages. There will also be no need for hassles in the form of archived documents which are hard to classify.
Asset management is definitely better these days than in the past. While people may have to adjust to a new or updated technology, it is still the best option when it comes to effectively managing assets. Old techniques may still work, but when there is a better option presented for the new users of asset management, why not take the opportunity?