Take the Complexity Out of IT Hardware Management in Serbia
Equipping Teams in Serbia Still Requires Cross-Border Work and Local Coordination
Supporting employees in Serbia means managing physical equipment through its entire lifecycle, even when IT sits elsewhere. Devices still need to be sourced, deployed, tracked, repaired, recovered, and eventually retired.
Cross-border shipping can add another layer. Serbia is outside the EU Customs Union, so moving hardware between Serbia and EU markets isn't the same as moving it between two EU member states.
The gaps become more obvious when IT has to manage the lifecycle remotely:
- Cross-border shipments need more planning. Serbia sits outside the EU Customs Union, so equipment moving between Serbia and EU markets can require customs documentation and clearance. That adds another step when companies rely on hardware shipped from elsewhere.
- Vendor handoffs add up. Procurement, delivery, repairs, and retrieval may sit with different providers. IT is left coordinating those handoffs while trying to keep the device lifecycle consistent.
- Asset records become fragmented. Device information can end up spread across internal tools, spreadsheets, and vendor systems. When those records fall out of sync, it becomes harder to see who has each device and what condition it's in.
- Getting devices back takes coordination. Offboarding still requires someone to arrange the return, track the equipment, and decide what happens next. Without a reliable retrieval process, IT spends more time following up on individual returns.
| Factor | DIY / Local Vendor | Outsourcing to Workwize |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware visibility | Records sit across vendors and internal systems | Device ownership, status, and lifecycle activity stay visible centrally |
| Vendor coordination | IT manages separate handoffs for procurement, repairs, and returns | Hardware workflows are coordinated through one platform |
| Repairs | Service requests are handled separately | Repair activity stays connected to the asset record |
| Offboarding | Collections require manual follow-up | Retrieval follows a trackable workflow |
| Lifecycle records | Activity is documented across different systems | Key lifecycle events stay connected to each asset |
Does This Sound Familiar?
You assumed nearby meant easy to support
Hiring is moving faster than hardware operations
Nobody owns the handoffs between vendors
Offboarding creates another logistics task
Hardware records don't match
Finance is piecing together the real cost
How Workwize Solves These Challenges
Workwize runs your Serbia hardware lifecycle from procurement to disposal on a single platform that scales as your team grows.
Get help with cross-border hardware when you need it
When equipment needs to enter Serbia from another market, Workwize can coordinate the applicable logistics and customs process.
See purchasing and lifecycle activity together
Keep orders, repairs, returns, and asset information visible without reconciling separate operational reports.
Put routine equipment requests on rails
Give eligible employees access to approved catalogs and purchasing rules instead of handling each order manually.
HRIS and MDM integrations
Integrate your HR and device management tools with Workwize so onboarding can trigger device orders and enrollment, ensuring new hires receive ready-to-use devices on day one.
Retrieval anywhere in Serbia
Initiate and track device retrieval through one workflow, with each return connected to the asset record.
Order hardware suited to local requirements
Give employees access to approved equipment and configurations appropriate for the market.
What our customers
say about us
Love Workwize!
It has been wonderful, I have enjoyed a lot of it. Using the site is super easy with not many problems associated and has overall relieved a lot of stress with onboarding offboarding that we experienced prior to using Workwize.
Jake S.
IT Analyst
Great service
Overall it's been great, from the nice initial demos and sales experience to onboarding. Initial orders did have some issues, but I felt looked after by the team there, and they were doing everything they could to help at every point.
Mark K.
Head Of IT and InfoSec
A Niche Company which meets our needs perfectly
Has been really good overall. We searched for a long time for a suitable solution and they were just the fit. Nice to see how they have grown in terms of size and service provisions and be part of it from the start. Super user-friendly platform.
Ilan B.
Benefits Team Leader
Global onboarding is easier. Managing IT logistics for global hires was very hard before. Workwize solved that for us. Now our new employees are ready on day one with everything they need to work comfortably.
Robert Jones
SR. IT Manager
We are already seeing fruits of our labor, since nearly all our new assets are now ordered via Workwize and IT Team has drastically reduced time which was wasted on procuring the assets and its setup.
Ana Lovsin
IT Operations Manager at Swapfiets
How HighLevel saves $1.4M per year with Workwize
Using Workwize introduced automation and centralization into HighLevel's global IT operations.
- Automating onboarding and offboarding cut time spent on IT equipment operations by 70% per year.
- Standardizing devices across every region eliminated inconsistent vendor pricing and markups.
- The switch delivered a 24.5x ROI and saved 35,454 kg of CO2 annually through responsible device disposal.
Fully compatible with your tech stack
Integrate Workwize with your existing MDM, HR, and payroll systems, streamlining your IT operations.
- Use our API to integrate your own systems.
- Enroll in Apple Business Manager or Windows Autopilot.
- Sync with your HR system to avoid duplication of work.
Why choose Workwize?
Differentiation on many levels.
- with Workwize
- without workwize
- Handles actual customs clearance into Serbia
- Yes
- No
- Serbia's law on Personal Data Protection compliance built in
- Yes
- No
- Consistent retrieval across the Serbia team
- Yes
- No
- Full IT hardware lifecycle coverage
- Yes
- No
- Automated on- & offboarding
- Yes
- No
- Natural Language Workflow Builder for procurement, onboarding, offboarding & IT ops
- Yes
- No
- Zero-touch IT management
- Yes
- No
- Global stock delivery within 7 days
- Yes
- No
- Comprehensive asset management
- Yes
- No
- IT hardware repair services
- Yes
- No
- Ship to any location (office, home, storage)
- Yes
- No
- Slack & MS Teams integrations
- Yes
- No
- Custom data reports
- Yes
- No
One Platform, Easy Pricing
Workwize customers report up to 70% less manual IT work and a 24x ROI.
Basic
What's included:
- Automated asset management
- 3 regions
- Single Sign-On (SSO)
- Monitor repair status in real-time.
- Pickup, storage, and shipping
- 100+ HRIS integrations
- Repair and replacement
Professional
What's included:
- Everything in Basic
- 5 regions
- Automatic offboarding
- Automatic deployment
- Automatic restocking
- Enhanced scalability
Enterprise
What's included:
- Everything in Professional
- Unlimited regions
- SCIM integration
- Public API for custom integrations
- Tailored onboarding and support
Quick facts for managing outsourced IT operations in Serbia
- Keyboard option: Serbian Latin QWERTZ
- Power plugs: Type C and F
- Power supply: 230 V, 50 Hz
- Data protection: Law on Personal Data Protection
- Standards framework: Applicable SRPS and SRPS EN standards
- OS language options: Serbian Latin and Serbian Cyrillic
- Customs authority: Customs Administration of the Republic of Serbia
- Customs relationship: EU candidate country, operates outside the EU Customs Union
FAQ
No. Serbia is an EU candidate country but is not part of the EU Customs Union. Goods moving between Serbia and EU member states therefore remain subject to applicable customs procedures.
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