# Equipment

ERM manages serialised Equipment by organizing them into a hierarchical Category structure. To ensure equipment readiness, it features automated On-Hire and Off-Hire maintenance jobs that trigger whenever equipment is dispatched or returned. By configuring specific templates and triggers, users can fully automate maintenance workflows throughout the rental lifecycle.

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