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Barcodes: How to decode them
In June 1974, a packet of Wrigley’s chewing gum was the first item to be scanned with a barcode in a shop. Since then, barcodes have become extremely prevalent. A barcode or universal product code provides a platform to enter numerical data into a computer very quickly. You can see them on products you buy […] ... Read More
October 28, 2017 barcode, barcode scanning, inventory trackingStock Control To Maximise Your Small Business
For a small business, every cost counts. Small businesses will look for ways to save costs through different ways. One way small businesses think they are saving costs is by managing inventory manually. A familiar mindset is that “In the past it was done manually, and if we do it ourselves it will save money.” […] ... Read More
September 13, 2017 barcode, barcode scanning, barcoding, benefits of barcoding, inventory automation, inventory management, stock controlHow does barcoding benefit inventory management?
Barcoding has become a popular and efficient way of controlling inventory throughout the manufacturing process and is widely used in many industries. There are several benefits available to your company, which we shall explore in detail in this article. Minimising error The first and most prominent benefit to barcoding is the intrinsic accuracy ass ... Read More
August 3, 2017 barcode, barcode scanning, barcoding, benefits of barcoding, inventory managementThe Importance of Barcode Software in Inventory Management
Manually controlling inventory can be time-consuming and error-prone. Even smaller businesses can run in to trouble if all processes are conducted manually. Barcode software can be a hugely beneficial tool for inventory management. This software eliminates the risk of inventory control mishaps which can occur when relying solely on manual processes ... Read More
August 2, 2017 barcode, barcode scanning, barcoding, benefits of barcoding, efficient inventory management, inventory managementDistribution Barcoding to Manage Your Inventory
As technology goes, barcodes have a relatively good payoff for a small investment. Barcodes are fairly simple to implement in a distribution business and are likely to streamline operations right through the distribution process. Barcodes make your staff more productive, improve inventory accuracy and allow you to implement real-time inventory mana ... Read More
July 26, 2017 barcode, barcode scanning, distribution, inventory managementUse Barcodes to Grow Your Small Business
Time is at a premium in a growing business, so it pays to operate as efficiently as possible. This extends to inventory management, which can often absorb inordinate amounts of time. Barcodes are an easy way to improve your inventory management function; they improve the accuracy of your inventory records, allow for real-time updates and, [… ... Read More
July 6, 2017 barcode, barcode scanning, inventory management, inventory management software, small business, SMEsIt’s time for inventory management automation
There are two ways a business can track and manage inventory. There’s the hard way or there’s the easy way. Taking the hard way can be time-consuming, tedious and inefficient while the easier option, automation, will free-up personnel to better utilize their skills and capabilities performing more relevant tasks. Automation, what is it really? ... Read More
June 19, 2017 barcode, barcode scanning, business automation, business efficiency, business forecasting, inventory management, inventory trackingUS Patent #2612994: A Barcode History
The humble barcode has been around much longer than most of us would image. Its origins came from a request made to the Drexel Institute of Technology when a grocery manager asked the college to help find a way of mechanizing the checkout process at his local store. The appeal was driven by his need […] ... Read More
June 17, 2017 barcode, barcode history, barcode scanning, business automation, business efficiencyThree Alternatives to Tracking Inventory
Barcodes are perhaps the most straightforward method of tracking inventory; they are easy to implement, and make it possible to track virtually every inventory movement – through the warehouse and right up to the point of sale. However, barcodes are just one way of tracking inventory – let’s compare barcodes with some of the alternati ... Read More
June 3, 2017 barcode scanning, barcodes, inventory tracking, inventory tracking alternatives, manual tracking, RFID5 Reasons To Make Barcodes a Priority
If your business relies on manual stock handling processes, then chances are that you are not managing your inventory as effectively as possible. Manual processes cost a lot of time and can often increase error rates in an organization’s inventory data. While some forms of automation can be costly to set up, barcode tracking is […] ... Read More
June 1, 2017 automated inventory control, barcode scanning, barcodes, benefits of barcoding, inventory management, real-time inventory controlSix Common Barcodes Explained
Barcode symbols are used to encode information such as product numbers, serial numbers and batch numbers. Barcodes can be scanned electronically using laser or camera-based technology that allows goods to be tracked throughout the supply chain. There are over 100 various barcode symbols which are typically either one or two-dimensional. The linear, ... Read More
May 31, 2017 automated inventory control, barcode, barcode scanning, barcode types, common barcodes, inventory management, SKUGetting Started with Inventory Barcoding
Barcodes are easy to implement, and they have the potential to take a lot of pain out of the inventory management process. Not only do barcodes speed up data entry, they also increase the accuracy of your inventory records and make real-time inventory control possible. Here’s how to set up barcoding for inventory management. Generating […] ... Read More
May 30, 2017 automated inventory control, barcode, barcode scanner, barcode scanning, barcoding, inventory managementBarcoding Inventory: How Barcodes Work
Barcodes can streamline the inventory management process speeding up data entry, supporting traceability and enabling real-time inventory control. At their most basic, barcodes are a unique way to identify different products. If your business uses barcodes for inventory management, it helps to understand how barcodes work and how they are commonly ... Read More
May 29, 2017 automated inventory control, barcode, barcode scanning, business automation