Blocks Smart
Asset Management Lockers
Securely issue, return and track shared equipment
The Blocks Smart Asset Management Locker System provides a secure, self-service way to manage company-owned equipment, devices, tools and shared assets.
Instead of relying on manual handovers, sign-out sheets or unsecured storage areas, Blocks allows authorised users to collect and return assets through electronically controlled lockers, while administrators retain visibility over locker activity, users and transactions through the Blocks Admin Zone.
The system is suitable for workplaces, IT departments, maintenance teams, universities, hospitals, logistics environments and other organisations that regularly issue shared equipment.
Built for Asset Issue and Return
Blocks can be configured around the way your organisation distributes and manages shared assets.
IT Equipment
Securely issue and return laptops, tablets, keyboards, chargers and other technology.
Tools & Equipment
Provide controlled access to tools, instruments and shared operational equipment.
Keys & Access Devices
Manage the secure collection and return of keys, fobs and other controlled items.
PPE & Uniforms
Provide employees with secure access to selected personal protective equipment or workplace supplies.
Shared Devices
Manage radios, scanners, test equipment, cameras and other frequently shared items.
Smart Rental
Provide temporary access to equipment for a defined user, project or period.
One System. Multiple Asset Workflows.
Blocks technology is built around flexible software workflows rather than one fixed issue-and-return process.
Employee Collection
An authorised employee identifies themselves and collects an assigned or requested asset.
Asset Return
The user returns the item to an available or designated locker compartment.
Pre-Allocated Equipment
Equipment can be prepared in advance for a specific employee, visitor or contractor.
Shared Asset Pool
Authorised users can access available equipment from a shared pool.
Temporary Issue
Assets can be issued for a defined period, shift, project or booking.
Internal Handover
One employee or department can securely leave an item for another authorised person to collect.
Custom Asset Workflows
The system can be configured around existing IT, facilities, workplace or operational processes.
The workflow can be designed around the way parcels already move through your organisation.
Simple Issue. Simple Return.
A typical workflow could be:
User authenticates → Asset selected or assigned → Locker opens → Asset collected → Activity recorded
When the asset is returned:
User authenticates → Return locker opens → Asset returned → Transaction completed
Depending on the project, users can access the system through:
- RFID / NFC employee cards
- PIN
- QR code
- Touchscreen
- Mobile access
- Existing workplace credentials
- Third-party applications
- Integrated workplace or asset systems
Full Control Through Blocks Admin Zone
The Blocks Admin Zone gives authorised facility, workplace and property teams central control over the parcel locker system.
Administrators can:
- View locker occupancy and availability
- Manage users and access permissions
- Allocate and release lockers
- Remotely open authorised lockers
- Review user and locker activity
- Monitor issue and return workflows
- Manage multiple locker banks or sites
- Review audit trails
- Perform bulk user and locker actions
- Monitor utilisation and usage trends
This gives organisations greater visibility over how shared assets are being distributed and used, while reducing manual administration.
Integrates With Your Existing Systems
Asset lockers don't need to operate as a standalone system
One of the strengths of Secure Lockers with Blocks software is its ability to integrate with existing workplace, identity and operational platforms.
The system can connect with:
- Employee directories
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Access-control systems
- Workplace applications
- Service platforms
- IT service-management systems
- Booking platforms
- Custom internal software
- Third-party asset-management systems
For example, an employee can be recognised through the organisation's existing directory or access credential and provided access only to the equipment they are authorised to use.
Blocks also provides an open API and SDK, allowing integration with compatible custom applications and third-party systems.
More Than a Locker
The value of an asset management locker system is not simply that the equipment is locked away.
It creates a controlled handover point between the organisation and the user.
This can help:
- Reduce manual equipment handovers
- Improve accountability
- Reduce lost or misplaced equipment
- Provide after-hours collection and return
- Reduce pressure on IT, facilities or reception teams
- Maintain an audit trail of locker activity
- Improve access to shared equipment
- Support equipment distribution across multiple locations
Hardwired Smart Parcel Locker Technology
Blocks technology most commonly operates as a hardwired smart parcel locker system, with electronic locks connected back to central controllers and the Blocks platform. However the locks can be run as Bluetooth when hardwiring isn't convenient.
Hardwiring makes it particularly suitable for larger parcel locker installations where the system needs to be centrally managed, monitored and integrated with other building or software systems.
A typical system can include:
- Electronic locker locks
- Connection hubs and controllers
- Touchscreen terminal
- RFID / NFC reader
- QR scanner
- Power connection
- Data / internet connection
- Cloud-based management
- Third-party system integrations
The final hardware configuration is developed around the required asset workflow, access method and site environment.
Designed Around the Equipment
Asset lockers can be designed around the items being stored rather than using one standard compartment size.
Options can include:
- Laptop compartments
- Small equipment lockers
- Medium and large compartments
- Tool lockers
- Charging compartments
- Mixed compartment sizes
- Custom internal fittings
- Laminate lockers
- Compact laminate lockers
- Metal lockers
- Custom joinery
Where required, charging can also be incorporated into selected compartments for compatible equipment.
New Installation or Retrofit
Help keep temperature-sensitive deliveries protected
Secure Lockers will provide the correct number of insulated parcel locker compartments to help reduce temperature change after a delivery has been placed into the locker.
Some or all compartments within a parcel locker bank can be insulated depending on the project requirements.
Insulated parcel lockers are particularly useful for:
- Grocery deliveries
- Meal deliveries
- Chilled food
- Hot food
- Workplace food deliveries
- Residential parcel lockers
- Temperature-sensitive goods
A single locker bank can combine Standard compartments for everyday parcels and general deliveries. And Insulated compartments for food, grocery and other temperature-sensitive items.
Insulated compartments help slow temperature change. They are not actively refrigerated or heated unless a specifically engineered temperature-controlled solution is provided.
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Frequently Asked Questions
An asset management locker system allows company-owned equipment or shared assets to be securely issued and returned through electronically controlled lockers.
The software manages user access, locker activity and the handover process.
Typical examples include laptops, tablets, tools, keys, radios, scanners, cameras, test equipment, PPE and other shared workplace equipment.
The locker design can be configured around the size and type of items being stored.
Yes, where the existing credential and access-control environment are compatible.
Blocks can work with RFID/NFC credentials and compatible workplace access systems.
Yes.
A specific compartment or item can be prepared and made available to an authorised user for collection.
Yes.
The same system can support collection, return, internal handover and other workflows depending on the configuration.
Yes.
Blocks can provide audit information showing locker and user activity, subject to the configured workflow and permissions.
Yes.
Blocks can manage multiple locker banks and locations through centralised administration.
Yes, selected compartments can be designed with charging capability where required for compatible equipment.
In many cases, yes.
Blocks provides supported integrations, open API and SDK capability for compatible third-party systems.
No.
A touchscreen is one possible interface (and most common), but users can also access lockers through RFID/NFC, PIN, QR, mobile or integrated third-party applications.
Yes.
Blocks most commonly operates as a hardwired smart locker system with electronic locks connected to central controllers and the Blocks platform. However can be configured with Bluetooth wireless locks also if required.
Yes, in many cases.
Existing lockers can be assessed to determine whether electronic locking, wiring, controllers and access hardware can be incorporated.
Blocks operates under an ISO 27001-certified information security framework.
Depending on configuration, security features can include authenticated access, administrator permissions, audit trails, secure cloud management and encrypted communications.