Shelf is a smart asset tracking and management tool that helps you keep track of your company’s physical assets. Scan QR labels, locate assets, manage inventory, and optimize workflows with Shelf.
Hey Product Hunt!
I’m Carlos, the founder and maker of shelf. I’m super excited to launch shelf on Product Hunt today. 🚀
shelf is a smart asset tracking and management tool that helps you keep track of your company’s physical assets. Whether it’s cameras, laptops, books, or tools, shelf lets you scan QR labels, locate assets, manage inventory, and optimize workflows with your smartphone (thanks native QR reading support)
I built shelf because I was frustrated with the lack of simple and effective solutions for asset management. I wanted a tool that could help me and my team save time, reduce costs, and improve productivity. Shelf is the result of months of hard work and user feedback.
You can use shelf to:
> Assign assets to users and locations
> Track asset usage and history
> Collaborate with your team and share asset information
> Customize your asset fields and categories (coming soon!)
I’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback on shelf. Feel free to ask me anything in the comments. Thanks for your support! 😊
@carlos_virreira the idea of building a smart asset tracking and management tool is very smart. I wonder if your clients are mostly remote, hybrid or in-office kind of? I can bet remote mostly, since they're delivering assets worldwide?
+1 for showing yourself as you are within the #buildinpublic community!
Congratulations on your launch!
Hey @ifranchini !
Asset tracking and management is a need I have, as my team is becoming more and more remote/hybrid. I need to empower everyone to do their best work by giving them good equipment, as well as an ergonomic workspace. This has to be managed somehow. An excel list was ok but it felt harder to manage than building an ecosystem in which we all can see, book, rent, and request assets from the company.
This has been valuable to other firms from the short period we are online, and it makes me super happy.
So far, the most value has been extracted by the event production / film production industry. They have tons of assets that belong to a 'gear room' and need to be used by many.
Imagine, having a double booking for a whole film kit? That can be a disaster!
Thank you @sandradjajic
I envision a world in which companies and teams care about registering their assets and managing them efficiently.
A world where asset management software is not just a tool, but a strategic partner that helps them optimize their resources, reduce costs, improve productivity, and achieve their goals.
A world where Shelf is the leading solution for asset management, with its innovative features, user-friendly interface, and powerful integrations. A world where Shelf users are happy, satisfied, and successful.
That’s the world I’m working hard to create every day. Thank you for your kind words and support! 🙌
Congrats with the launch 🥳!
I've been following Carlos on Twitter and we've chatted for a few times.
I can say for sure that Carlos deeply cares about what he's building when makes me sure the product is very decent too!
Thank you @igorkrasnik , this means a lot to me coming from you. I very much care for shelf and I love the value it can bring to individuals and teams.
🗿 SHELF MANIFESTO🗿
At Shelf, we believe that clarity and organization are the keys to success, both in life and in business. That's why we created an app that helps people keep track of their physical assets, no matter where they are or who has them.
Our QR code-based technology makes it quick and easy to register, track, and manage assets, from equipment to inventory to personal belongings. And our platform is so versatile that it can be customized for any use case, making it perfect for individuals, teams, and organizations of all sizes.
But Shelf is more than just a tool. It's a way of life. By using Shelf, you'll feel a sense of control and empowerment that comes from knowing exactly where your assets are, how they're being used, and what they're worth. You'll be able to make informed decisions about your resources, streamline your operations, and even contribute to a more sustainable future by recycling or repurposing your items.
At Shelf, we're committed to openness, collaboration, and innovation. That's why our software is open source, meaning that anyone can use it, customize it, and contribute to its development. And it's why we're constantly improving our platform to meet the evolving needs of our users.
Our ultimate vision is to empower humans to tag and track 1 billion assets, creating a world where everyone has a single source of truth for their physical belongings. And we believe that, by doing so, we can create outstanding value for our users and society as a whole.
Join us on this journey. Use Shelf, talk about it, and contribute to its development. Together, we can make the world a more organized, empowered, and sustainable place.
No more treasure hunts for missing items or wasting time searching through piles. With Shelf, everything is at our fingertips, and workflows have become super smooth. 🚀
If you want to add some fun and efficiency to your asset management, trust me, Shelf is your go-to buddy. Don't miss out on this smart tool – it's an asset management superhero! 🦸♂️💪
@shashank_singh11 thank you for your comment! Very happy to be building on the asset management software space. Many existing solutions, with very antiquated approaches and UI/UX.
Love to bring some new energy to this space!
Thanks @lxunos , this coming from you means a lot! You are also making some amazing moves - currently working on a 'check out' feature for assets.
We will need signatures for those docs ;)
I currently use Notion 2.0 to track my collection (disc golf discs) - but the QR code aspect seems like such a nice quality-of-life addition. I also frequently move my discs around to different bins and am regularly buying and selling discs. However, most asset tracking software is organization-to-enterprise based. I'm hesitant to load my assets in and start playing around without knowing more about pricing.
That said, the UI looks clean and useful without being cluttered. I like that there are mobile apps available!
hey @alexcue , thank you for your thoughtful comment.
I agree that most asset management software solutions out there are very enterprise focused and overly cluttered/complex.
I can assure you that shelf works well for individual collections.
Businesses can take advantage of more power features. However, I would encourage you to consider shelf for your collection!
Your suggestions really help out with the building of shelf. We have some upcoming releases:
- Locations
- Check in/out
- Custom fields
Greetings from The Netherlands!
Congratulations with the launch, Carlos. I have been waiting for a simple and straight forward app to track all my assets and golden samples within my company.
Congrats on the launch of shelf! Finally, a smart asset tracking and management tool that simplifies the process. The ability to scan QR labels, assign assets, track usage, and collaborate with the team is fantastic. Looking forward to seeing how shelf revolutionizes asset management. Best of luck!
Hello @kimmyallennn , thank you for taking the time off your day to log in, find our launch and make a comment.
I truly hope that shelf will allow teams and businesses realise how many assets they have, avoid double purchases and bring more control, overview and calmness to their operations.
Won't stop / Can't stop building shelf. Specially with so many amazing humans showing support!
Thank you @vladimir_zivkovic
Was super scared to do it. I am doing it scared anyways.
But, the support I am getting is making me wish I had done this earlier!
Thank you so much for your support!
@new_user_1965ce9c93 it is for now! We will engage our community when launching a pricing model. Hopefully in a nice, collaborative manner. We are trying to get our usage high now and learn from the patterns we see of usage.
Stellar product, team! I'm eager to use Shelf for organizing my peripherals, which I seem to constantly misplace haha. With functionalities like QR code scanning and asset allocation, forgetting is no longer an option!
Congratulations on the highly anticipated launch of Shelf! This remarkable product is set to revolutionize the way companies track and manage their physical assets. With Shelf, you now have a smart asset tracking and management tool at your fingertips, making it effortless to keep tabs on your valuable resources. By simply scanning QR labels, you can easily locate assets, manage inventory, and optimize workflows like never before. Shelf empowers businesses to streamline operations, reduce manual efforts, and maximize efficiency. Your commitment to delivering innovative solutions that enhance asset management is truly commendable. We applaud your dedication and look forward to witnessing the positive impact Shelf will have on companies worldwide. Here's to a successful product launch and a future filled with seamless asset tracking and management!
@fadhil_alita thank you for your thoughtful message!
I see a future where asset registry, labelling and tagging is not a nice to have but a necessary thing. To increase the visibility of equipment, access and utilisation.
Thank you for your comment @luthando007
🌈 IMAGINE 🌈: You took the decision to invest time and making an asset inventory (thing inventory) for the stuff you care about. You lose your hard drive in the train. A random stranger scans the code and boom. They can contact you.
Just one of the hundreds of ways you can take care of the 'digital twin' infrastructure that Shelf brings!
This sounds like a game-changer for businesses with physical assets! The ease of scanning QR labels and tracking inventory will definitely streamline workflows and save time. Excited to see the impact you folks in this space!
@shushant_lakhyani that is the vision!
Even companies that deploy a lot of IT assets to their workforce can benefit from this.
Imagine - you have to do a company asset inventory and found that there are 1000s of $ worth of machinery/technology/equipment missing.
Who is to blame? Hopefully Shelf won't blame anyone but avoid the finger pointing dance all along!
Congratulations on the launch, Carlos!
Shelf seems like a game-changer for asset tracking and management. The ability to scan QR labels and optimize workflows with a smartphone is a brilliant feature.
Excited to see how shelf will save time and improve productivity for teams!
Yes! @uxdbob - We really love Web APIs and are fascinated by the UX you can build with them.
Location tracking now is easier than before. QR code scanning as well.
So, it is a beautiful time to add value in this space!
Thank you for your comment and support!
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