How do I prevent assets from being loaned straight away after being returned?

In certain scenarios, organisations may want to ensure that an asset is not immediately available for another loan after being returned. This can be necessary for reasons such as inspecting for damage, performing maintenance, wiping personal data, or applying updates. ONARKEN addresses this need with its Quarantine feature.

What is Quarantine?

The Quarantine feature allows organisations to conditionally hold returned assets before making them available for subsequent loans. This feature is highly customisable and can be configured on a per-loan-rule basis, allowing conditions such as loan duration to dictate when quarantine is applied. For instance, assets loaned for extended periods can be quarantined, while shorter-term loans may not require this action.

Types of Quarantine

ONARKEN offers a variety of quarantine types to suit different operational needs:

1. Time-Based Quarantine:
   Assets are quarantined for a specified duration after being returned.

2. End-of-Day Quarantine:
   Assets remain quarantined until the end of the day.

3. Manual Intervention Quarantine:
   Assets are quarantined indefinitely and require manual release to become available.

4. Late Return Quarantine:
   Assets returned late are automatically quarantined and require manual release.

Permissions Required

To enable and manage quarantine settings for Loan Rules, you must have the loan_rules.edit permission.

How to Enable Quarantine for a Loan Rule

Follow these steps to enable and configure quarantine:

1. Log in to the ONARKEN Management Platform.
   Use your credentials to access the system.
   
   

2. Access the Loan Rules Tab.
   Navigate to Loaning -> Loan Rules.
   
   

3. Select the Rule to Edit.
   Click the arrow icon next to the Loan Rule you wish to modify.
   
   

4. Locate the Quarantine Section.
   Scroll down to the Quarantine section within the rule.
   
   

5. Choose the Quarantine Type.

   • Change the Type field to your desired quarantine type: Time-Based, End-of-Day, Manual Intervention, or Late Return.
     
     

6. Set the Quarantine Duration (if applicable).

   • For Time-Based Quarantine, specify how long assets should remain quarantined after being returned.
     
     

7. Save Changes.
   Click Save to apply the updated settings.

Benefits of the Quarantine Feature

The Quarantine feature ensures:

• Asset Readiness: Allows time for inspections, maintenance, or updates to be completed.
• Customisation: Provides conditional quarantine options based on loan duration or return conditions.
• Operational Flexibility: Supports a variety of workflows with multiple quarantine types.
• Quality Assurance: Prevents potentially unready or damaged assets from re-entering the loan pool prematurely.