Case Study: Potomac Electric Power Company streamlines asset tracking with ToolHound

Potomac Electric Power Company cuts inventory losses and stock-outs with ToolHound

Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco) faced a significant challenge in managing the movement of valuable tools and equipment across its large workforce and contractor base using an inefficient paper file system. This led to issues with lost assets, poor inventory control, and a lack of maintenance history. To address this, Pepco partnered with the vendor ToolHound to implement its computerized asset tracking system.

ToolHound's solution utilized barcode labels and wireless RF scanners to track assets in real-time. This implementation provided Pepco with immediate results, including a major reduction in lost tools, the elimination of stock-outs and redundant purchasing, and automated maintenance scheduling and purchase order creation. The vendor's system brought immense efficiency gains and powerful reporting functionality, revolutionizing how the company manages its valuable assets.

Potomac Electric Power Company