A complete overview of your equipment without having to search for it
Always know where your machines, vehicles, trailers, containers, and tools are located. Less time spent searching, fewer losses, and better control over your equipment fleet.
Inventory management shouldn't be a hassle
An employee is looking for a piece of equipment on the job site. A trailer is still at its previous location. A machine isn't being used because no one knows where it is.
That takes time, causes frustration, and makes planning more difficult than it needs to be.
Finally, a clear overview of your equipment fleet
With Mergroup's track-and-trace system, you can centrally track vehicles, machinery, containers, trailers, construction site equipment, and other valuable assets.
You can see where your equipment is located, when it's being used, and when you need to take action. Without complex infrastructure and without unnecessary paperwork.
Why Track and Trace Works for Inventory Management
Not because you need more data, but because you need to know more quickly where your materials are, how they are being used, and where losses or downtime occur.
Real-time location
See where vehicles, machinery, containers, trailers, and important equipment are located.
Use and History
Gain insight into how your equipment is being used and see where it has been over the past period.
Fewer losses and thefts
Receive alerts for unexpected movements, movements outside designated zones, or movements outside of working hours.
Less paperwork
Keep a centralized record of equipment and avoid scattered lists, incomplete inventories, and manual tracking.
Better Maintenance
Schedule maintenance based on usage, location, or periodic inspections rather than just on a hunch.
Scalable system
Start with a few assets and expand later to include your entire fleet, machinery, or equipment.
Your equipment displayed on a map and in reports
A centralized management platform gives you more than just a location. You can see where equipment is located, how it has been moved, and which assets are available.
This simplifies planning and prevents crews from wasting time making phone calls, searching for items, or bringing duplicate equipment.
- Location and History by Asset
- Areas around construction sites, depots, or warehouses
- Alerts for Unexpected Movements
- Reporting for Planning and Maintenance
How Track and Trace Works in Materials Management
The technology behind the solution may be complex, but it must remain easy to use.
Install a tracker
We’ll install the right tracker on your vehicle, machine, container, trailer, or equipment. For larger items, we usually use GPS trackers. For smaller items, tags can be useful.
Registering Materials
Your assets are linked to a digital profile that includes the name, type, serial number, location, user, or other useful information.
Centralized Monitoring
You can view the location, history, and status of your equipment on a computer, tablet, or smartphone. You can also set up zones, reports, and notifications.
From Separate Lists to a Real-Time Overview
Spreadsheets, WhatsApp messages, and paper inventories remain vulnerable. Especially when equipment is located at multiple sites, job sites, or vehicles.
Traditional Materials Management
- No real-time visibility into location
- Lots of phone calls and messages trying to find materials
- Difficult to assess usage and availability
- Greater risk of loss, errors, and duplicate purchases
Material Management with Mergroup
- Location and History Information Available at Headquarters
- Find materials faster on the job site, at the depot, or on the road
- Notifications for Unexpected Movements
- Improved planning, reporting, and maintenance tracking
From vehicles to construction equipment
Not every object requires the same tracker. That’s why we evaluate, for each type of material, which technology is practical, durable, and affordable.
Vehicles
Delivery vans, trucks, service vehicles, and mobile crews with real-time location and trip data.
Machines
Excavators, aerial work platforms, compressors, generators, and other valuable equipment.
Trailers
Track the location of trailers or mobile equipment.
Containers
Keep track of containers, loading bins, and materials located at various sites.
Tools
For smaller items, we look at tags, registration, or combinations with fixed locations.
Construction Materials
Manage materials that are moved between the warehouse, construction site, depot, and vehicles.
Measuring Equipment
Protect expensive equipment and track where it is used or stored.
Equipment Depots
Combine multiple types of assets into a single, centralized overview.
Also suitable for smaller assets and tools
Not every item needs to be tracked in the same way. For a delivery van or container, GPS makes sense. For smaller tools, a combination of tags, fixed locations, or check-in/check-out procedures might work better.
Mergroup works with you to determine what is practically feasible. That way, you don't pay for technology you don't need, but you do get the overview you're looking for.
- GPS Trackers for Vehicles, Machinery, and Containers
- Tags or Registration for Smaller Equipment
- A Hybrid Approach for Large Fleets of Equipment
Who is this solution suitable for?
Track and trace for materials management is particularly useful for companies that have a large amount of materials spread out across vehicles, job sites, depots, or customer locations.
Construction Companies
Better visibility of machinery, construction site equipment, trailers, and tools at various construction sites.
Rental Companies
Improved tracking of rented machines, containers, and equipment at customer sites.
Technical Services
Track equipment, service vehicles, and mobile assets that are on the road every day.
Transportation Companies
Manage trailers, semi-trailers, loading equipment, and support equipment more efficiently.
Municipalities
Centralize the management of machinery, equipment, and materials for public works.
Technology is only useful if it works in practice
Mergroup is a Belgian specialist in track-and-trace, tachographs, dashcams, and time tracking. We work with you to find the right solution for your situation and ensure that the system remains user-friendly for your employees.
Local Support
Dutch- and French-language support from a Belgian partner who understands your market.
Installation and Support
We'll help with selection, installation, configuration, and training so your team can get started.
Possible Integrations
Where appropriate, we explore integrations with scheduling, maintenance, ERP, or other existing systems.
Rates and Options
Every asset portfolio is different. That’s why we start with your specific situation: what do you want to track, how many assets do you have, and what kind of tracking is truly necessary?
Starter
Suitable for businesses that want to get started with basic location tracking, registration, and overview.
- Ideal for 5 to 25 assets
- Basic Tracking and Reporting
- Simple app and dashboard
Professional
For companies that want to track multiple shifts, job sites, vehicles, or material flows.
- Ideal for 25 to 100 assets
- More Detailed Reporting
- Zones, Notifications, and History
Enterprise
For organizations with a large number of assets, multiple locations, or specific integration needs.
- For 100+ assets
- Customization and Integrations
- Training and Dedicated Support
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are a few practical questions that often come up for companies that are just starting to use track-and-trace systems for inventory management.
Which trackers are suitable for which type of material?
For vehicles, machinery, containers, and trailers, GPS trackers are usually the best choice. For smaller tools, tags, registration, or a hybrid solution may be useful. We evaluate this on a case-by-case basis.
Can I also track small tools?
Yes, but the approach differs from that used for heavy machinery or vehicles. For small tools, we consider tags, fixed locations, check-in/check-out, QR codes, or combinations with other systems.
Is installation always necessary?
Not always. Some trackers can be installed quickly without wiring. For vehicles or machinery, a permanent installation may be preferable. Mergroup provides advice and support for the installation.
Can we set up zones and alerts?
Yes. You can set up zones around construction sites, depots, warehouses, or customer locations. Notifications can be triggered for movements outside these zones or outside agreed-upon time frames.
Can the system be integrated with our existing software?
In many cases, yes. Think of integrations with ERP, scheduling, maintenance software, or reporting systems. The possibilities depend on your current systems and the desired data flow.
How soon will we see results?
You'll see the first benefit as soon as the trackers are active: you'll know where your equipment is. The biggest benefit comes afterward, when you start to see patterns in usage, scheduling, loss, and maintenance.
Start by improving your materials management
Would you like to spend less time searching, gain a better overview of your equipment fleet, and track your machines, vehicles, or construction site equipment more efficiently? Mergroup will work with you to determine which solution is right for your business.