Abstract: A method for tracking a status of a plurality of tools for a plurality of users includes receiving, at a computer, data related to a tool. The data includes a tool identifier, an associated user, location data, and maintenance history data. The method further includes storing the data related to the tool in a database, identifying a date of a future maintenance event, and transmitting a notification to the associated user when the date of the future maintenance event is within a predetermined period of time of a current date. The method also includes receiving updated location data and updated maintenance history data, and storing this data in the database.