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الجمعة، 25 أغسطس 2017

Reasons For Using Barcode Warehouse Management Technology

By Joyce Parker


Poor stock management practices have impacted the operations of stores. Though some are taking advantage of the technology, some are still reluctant and reliant on traditional methods that are outdated and obsolete. With the ever changing world of business, warehouses which have not embraced the move should consider the move to ensure the work load has been reduced and stocks have been efficiently managed. Besides, the following are reasons for using barcode warehouse management technology.

When manual inventory systems are used, the chances of making mistakes are high. Besides, organizations are forced to hire more personnel to handle the data entry job. This is very costly compared to bar-code technology. Embracing this art of technology will not only increase your accuracy levels but also reduce the cost of labor.

Compared to stock control methods, the use of bar-codes is cheaper. This is due to the availability of free apps which can be downloaded and used to read these codes. This has made it possible for any business which wishes to manage their inventory without breaking the banks. These apps are easy to use with the barcode software making it easy for an organization to keep track of its goods. Due to the reduced implementation cost of this technology, many organizations have taken advantage by embracing the move and dropping the old inventory methods.

Bar-code technology reduces paperwork. Managing inventory manually is costly and time-consuming. Tracing lost goods and missing products can be challenging when a manual system is used. This is central to when bar code technology is used. The systems improve accountability and allow easy retrieval of all the products scanned within a particular time. Scheduling of activities in the warehouse becomes easy and manageable with barcode technology compared to traditional methods. This has ultimately shaped the industry by making tasks easy to perform.

Through bar-code software, warehouses can track products which are on shipping. Customers can also keep track of the destination f their shipments making the supply chain visible. This helps businesses to maintain track of time critical goods thus reducing any cases of missing or lost shipments. In case of lost shipments, it is also easy to trace the exact serial number for the missing product. This makes it easier to track and identify the whereabouts of the shipments.

Implementing bar-code technology is not time-consuming. After the system has been put in place, all that one requires is to scan the product codes through the scanner for identification. The item is recorded in the system making it easy for one to determine the number of goods that have been brought in and those that have been dispatched. The system also records the time for dispatching which makes it easy for shipping companies to estimate how long it will take for the products to reach their destination.

The system helps warehouses to gather and store critical information that could have been challenging to collect using other methods. This information is later used in making decisions making it easier for the warehouse to implement and introduce new ideas by concluding the gathered information. Accessing this information is also easy since it has been stored in one database.

Barcode management technology helps businesses to control their inventory and keep track of all the employee activities. The technology has however helped stores reduce their labor and operation costs as well as enhancing their accuracy. This has provided excellent working conditions to employees thus boosting their morale.




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