Trench Check was specifically developed to address a vital need within the U.S. Air Force–critical equipment traceability via a secure and intuitive way to accumulate accessible transaction data.
This intuitive, yet simple check-in and check-out process is the gateway to full equipment lifecycle asset management, turning everyday transactions into trusted data. With easy setup, low upfront cost, and no recurring subscriptions, units gain instant access to critical data in a secure and scalable platform.
“I’ve installed several complex and expensive asset tracking systems over my career that have all the bells and whistles only to find that my teams stop using the system at the first sign of trouble or only use 10% of the functionality of the system. If it’s not simple and intuitive, they won’t use it.”
| Factor | Manual Data Entry System | Trench Check System | Cloud-Based Software System | Software with RFID System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asset Identifier Required | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Data Accuracy | Low | High | High | High |
| Tracked Accountability | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ease of System Use | High | High | Low | Low |
| Ease of System Integration | High | High | Low | Low |
| Asset Data Tracking Options | Few | Few | Many | Many |
| Ongoing Subscription or Service Fees | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Technical Consultant Needed | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Likelihood of Technical Issues | Very Low | Low | High | Very High |
| Constant Software or System Updates | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Overall Implementation Cost | $ | $$ | $$$ | $$$$ |
