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Around 2038, it is likely that phone numbers in North America will include 1 or 2 extra digits to support communications service expansion. - NANPA

INVENTORY CONTROL

Got your number...whatever you are tracking, CostGuard makes it as easy as 1, 2, 3.

Managing inventory is one of the little appreciated responsibilities of the service provider. Tracking equipment, reporting to the North American Numbering Plan Administration, porting and retail sales inventory make this function critical to any number of day-to-day operations.

Inventory by the Numbers
With CostGuard, Numbering Resource Utilization/Forecast (NRUF) data is tracked and made available for export so service providers can easily comply with reporting requirements. CostGuard also provides for enhanced functionality in managing numbers, including categorizing and groups and aging for reuse. For ease of assignment and ease of administration, CostGuard has it figured out for inventory control.


	Manage number availability and history, and set up aging and reuse rules.
	Use reports to export number utilization data to comply with NRUF reporting.
	Port numbers on any platfom.^M
	Track and assign MINs to inventory groups.^M


	Validate addresses against a county’s Master Street Address Guide.
	Track complete equipment history.
	Use parent/child relationships to tie pieces of equipment together.
	Create templates to assign equipment correctly based on type of service.
	Interface to third-party systems to track physical location of equipment in relation to streets, buildings and structures.

When Equipment Availability Counts
CostGuard also provides inventory capabilities beyond service numbers, allowing wireline providers to track equipment located between customer service addresses and the switch in the central office (cable/pairs, pedestals, poles, ties, etc.). The solution also monitors equipment availability and assignments and provides support for critical E911 requirements. Trouble tickets and follow ups can be associated to specific pieces of equipment, giving better information to customer service representatives – and customers – when an outage is reported.

Taking Stock in Retail Operations
CostGuard with Lexys Point of Sale provides a comprehensive POS solution specifically designed for telecom service providers with a retail presence. For more information, please see Lexys POS.