Barcode Scanner

Create a transparent inventory with a barcode scanner

A barcode scanner works quite easily. It records the information contained behind a specially encoded barcode. The barcode is encoded once at the beginning of a product's life cycle. Software creates a barcode/barcode from the unique product information. This is then printed on a label and attached to the product as an ID. This is the first step towards transparency of the inventory.

Ideally, the barcode is applied exactly when the product is produced. In order to track this process seamlessly, those responsible for warehousing receive a barcode scanner. For example, you can find this in a hardware store to make it easier to scan larger components at the checkout area. The barcode is scanned here one last time and is given the “sold” label internally. On the other hand, there is now a scanner variant where customers scan their products at self-scan checkouts and then pay. Scanning can also ensure, for example, that a message is sent when the goods in this product group are running out, or that an automated order is sent. There are many logistical paths that need to be taken between the beginning of the product's life with a barcode and the end with the sale of the product. The barcode is recorded at every important logistical station with a barcode scanner to keep the flow of goods transparent. Goods that leave one warehouse or arrive in another warehouse are scanned with the barcode scanner. This documents where the product is located.