If you stop and look around, you’ll probably notice that barcodes are everywhere. You can find barcode labels literally on every item that you use in your daily life, from food to gadgets. And it’s almost impossible to buy any item without a barcode. Barcodes rule the world! That’s why it’s important to understand how they work. Specifically, how they automate inventory management and thus help streamline the businesses.
A “toolbox” of a modern inventory manager should include not only the inventory management software, but also hardware, such as barcode scanners. Why? Let’s find out.
- Value for money. A barcode reader can significantly speed up the inventory management process at your warehouse. At the same time, such a device costs not that much. It’s easier and more cost effective to buy several barcode scanners than hire a hundred people to type in those SKUs and serials. Hey, it’s the 21st century out there!
- Speed. The faster you manage your inventory, the more efficient is your business. With a barcode reader, speed won’t impact the quality of your inventory management – it will actually improve it.
- No more errors. Barcode scanning reduces the “human factor” in inventory management and helps avoid mistakes, which can cost a lot. With barcode scanning, you’ll know the exact inventory numbers and avoid the low stock and overstock problems.
- Flexibility. There are many types of barcode readers, and you can choose the one that fits the needs of your company. There are standalone, USB, wireless, or smart scanners with an operating system; there are pen-type, laser, or camera-based readers – you name it!
Delivrd, the inventory management software, also supports barcode scanning. More details coming soon!
