Applying a Manifest to an Asset
Manifests define what should be present when checking an Asset. Applying a Manifest to an Asset allows users to perform structured Inventory Checks and confirm readiness, completeness, or compliance before use.
This is most commonly used for mobile or self-contained Assets such as vehicles, toolboxes, containers, Kits, or carts — anywhere a defined set of items needs to be verified.
Where to Apply a Manifest
After creating an Asset in the app, you can apply one or more Manifests from the G2G Console.
- Navigate to the Asset List
- Select the Asset you want to update
- Open the Asset's Settings
- Locate the Manifests section
- Add, remove, or edit the Manifests applied to that Asset
Once applied, those Manifests become available whenever that Asset is scanned for an Inventory Check.
Why Apply a Manifest to an Asset?
Applying a Manifest to an Asset (rather than a Location) makes sense when the Asset itself is:
- Mobile
- Self-contained
- Expected to be "ready to go" with a defined set of items
Common examples include:
- Vehicles
- Toolboxes
- Medical carts
- Equipment cases
- Emergency Kits
- Flight cases or AV racks
In these scenarios, users are typically asking:
"Is this Asset complete and ready for use right now?"
A Manifest provides a clear answer to that question.
Asset vs Location: Why It Matters
Why not apply the Manifest to a Location?
Locations are best used for:
- Fixed spaces (rooms, bays, stores, warehouses)
- Areas where Assets pass through or are stored temporarily
- Broad visibility of what is currently there
Assets, on the other hand, represent:
- Things that move
- Items that are checked, dispatched, or deployed as a unit
- Objects that have responsibility attached to them
If something moves with its contents, it should almost always be treated as an Asset, not a Location.
Using Multiple Manifests on a Single Asset
An Asset can have more than one Manifest applied.
This is useful when the same Asset is used in different contexts.
For example:
- A vehicle may have:
- A Daily Operations Manifest
- A Training Manifest
- An Emergency Response Manifest
- A medical cart may have:
- A Standard Shift Manifest
- A Procedure-Specific Manifest
When performing an Inventory Check, the user simply selects which Manifest is relevant for that scan.
Assets Within Assets
Yes — an Asset can contain other Assets, each with their own Manifests.
For example:
- A vehicle (Asset) may carry a toolkit (Asset)
- That toolkit may have its own Manifest
- The vehicle may also have a separate Manifest covering larger equipment or consumables
This allows you to:
- Check the vehicle as a whole
- Check the toolkit independently
- Maintain accountability at the right level
Each Asset remains traceable, searchable, and auditable on its own.
When This Approach Works Best
Applying Manifests to Assets is ideal when you need:
- Clear accountability
- Repeatable checks
- Fast confirmation that something is ready for use
- Visibility across different teams, shifts, or sites
Combined with Inventory Checks, Workflows, and Dispatch, Manifests help ensure Assets are complete, compliant, and where they're supposed to be — before they're needed.
Manifests applied at the Asset level give teams confidence that critical equipment is ready when it matters most.