When leading international private client law firm, Withers LLP needed to get greater control of its fixed assets, they turned to major bar code system provider, ExPD to come up with an asset tracking solution.

Withers LLP look after the legal business and personal interests of successful people, and are one of the largest private client practices in the world. They were in the process of installing a facilities management solution at their London offices and included in this was an asset register. But with over 3,500 assets on site, ranging from IT equipment through to works of art, they wanted to keep closer track of their assets.

It was at this point that another law firm recommended ExPD, who have a ten-year track record and excellent reputation for providing bespoke bar coding solutions. ExPD already had a name for delivering document-tracking solutions for legal firms, and much of their business has been generated by word of mouth referrals by customers who have been impressed by their responsiveness and integrity.

Withers approached ExPD just as they were finalising the development of their asset tracking solution, Asset-i. The two companies worked closely to integrate Asset-i with other company systems. With each asset bar coded with bespoke labels, assets are audited simply and accurately, with audit data automatically updating the asset register, thus saving time and giving optimum accuracy. Withers were delighted to find that Asset-i delivered a host of other time-saving management tools such as maintenance reminders, which simplifies health and safety compliance, and an array of management reports such as asset value and depreciation.

Micheal Priestley, Head of Business Services at Withers said, "when we were looking for a means of auditing our assets, ExPD were recommended to us and right from the start we were impressed with their knowledge and flexibility. They took on a consultancy role and guided us through the options and helped get us up and running very quickly".