| 7 Eleven |
Retail |
Dallas, USA |
Hardcat improves asset visibility and security at 7 Eleven, allowing it to effectively manage all of its assets while continuing to grow
What started out as an ice house in Dallas, Texas back in 1927 has grown and evolved into the world’s largest operator, franchisor and licensor of convenience stores. Based in Dallas, Texas, the company operates, franchises and licenses more than 7,750 stores in North America.
Of the close to 5,700 stores the company operates and franchises in the United States, some 4,200 are franchised. Internationally, 7-Eleven licensees and affiliates operate more than 28,100 7-Eleven and other convenience stores in countries including Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, Philippines, Norway, Sweden and Denmark.
The Issue expand
7 Eleven did not have an effective way to track all of its corporate and franchisee IT assets and therefore was challenged to improve its balance sheet and income statement. As important was the need to track tens of thousands of personal computers, telecom systems, POS systems, servers etc. It simply had to find a way to effectively manage all of its assets while continuing to grow the franchise and improve profitability. |
The Hardcat Solution expand
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The solution utilized by 7 Eleven includes Hardcat’s Core Asset Management system combined with bar-coding and Preventive Maintenance software. Having used Hardcat’s asset management software for many years as it continues to expand globally, Hardcat has become a trusted partner for 7 Eleven. |
Benefits from implementing Hardcat expand
- According to Brian Reiter Corporate PC Support Manager Hardcat now tracks all of 7 Eleven’s hardware and user assignments.
- 7 Eleven now has a handle on all of its assets and who they are assigned to and can view all on line as well as changes throughout its worldwide enterprise.
- This has enabled an effective approach and has aided with year to year budgeting as well as security.
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