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الأحد، 14 مايو 2017

Why Your Business Needs A Barcode Warehouse Management System Now

By Susan Bailey


Most retail stores currently use barcodes to maximize efficiency in the checkout process. But as the technology became widespread, businesses began to take it for granted, ignoring the numerous benefits it offers in other applications. This is especially the case in the back end of inventory handling, where barcode warehouse management systems are often overlooked as the best solution for saving time and cutting costs.

Generally, most packages that go through warehouses usually carry a barcode tag of some kind. Because these labels make it easy to track and account for products, the technology could be used to enhance inventory control. And if your organization could link its warehouse management system to an online portal, barcoding could further help you enhance the buying experience for your clients.

Manually keying in numbers, or even writing them down, can be quite the pain. More significantly, manually entered data is highly prone to error. And in the logistics department, where packages can change hands several times, information needs to be highly accurate. Barcoding not only limits the possibility of human error, but the systems are also able to gather and record data much quicker.

When dealing with large amounts of inventory, it's almost impossible for anyone to collect, process and analyze information within an acceptable timeframe. With the barcoding system, however, the process of registering packages only takes a short while. Besides, the technology can be used to ring up multiple products within a few minutes. Some sophisticated systems can even read package information from hundreds of coded packages as they travel down conveyor belts.

A barcoding system presents a cost-effective solution for your logistics operations. Designing and printing the labels won't cost you much, regardless of how or where you use them. But the cost of implementing the technology appears irrelevant when you consider how much it will be of help in your tax-related operations. Because your current inventory amounts affect your taxable income, the system will definitely make the reporting process much easier. And you'll no longer have to worry about the risk of attracting scrutiny from tax authorities, since the figures you provide will be highly accurate.

Implementing a barcode system in your warehousing operations presents a few challenges, one of which is compatibility with current resources. So take time to evaluate your current inventory management system, and see what features are lacking. This will help you find a compatible system that will make up for the shortcomings. With proper evaluation and selection, finding a suitable solution shouldn't be difficult.

Be sure to find out the level of service your hardware vendor will be providing in future. More specifically, ask about the availability of upgrades to keep up with new developments. With the latest equipment, your business will always be operating as efficiently as possible. Overall, your best bet when it comes to ensuring smooth barcode implementation would be to involve an expert during the whole process.

A large number of retail outlets tend to rely on manual record-keeping for their logistics operations. Not only does this make tracking and accounting for inventory a difficult undertaking, but costly errors are also very likely to occur. Barcoding is a cost-effective, easy and practical way to eliminate these risks and transform your warehouse into a more efficient element of your business.




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