Barcode Scanning

Barcode Scanning in PPC

A Bar code is the small image of lines (bars) and spaces that is affixed to retail store items, identification cards, and postal mail to identify a particular product number, person, or location. The code uses a sequence of vertical bars and spaces to represent numbers and other symbols.

 

Barcode Scanning are used to control the manufacturing process (production line) and they play an important role in ‘supply and demand’, including the distribution and transport of products to the customer.

 

A Barcode Scanning is used to read the code. The reader uses a laser beam that is sensitive to the reflections from the line and space thickness and variation. The reader translates the reflected light into digital data that is transferred to a computer for immediate action or storage.

 

Inventory control, shop floor control and scheduling and tracking modules include barcode technology for ease of use, minimal human error and faster data entry. Identify all your raw materials, work-in-process inventory, finished goods, supplies, tools and more with barcoded labels and scanning.

 

Top Eight Benefits of Barcode-Scanning

 

Barcode-Scanning are often overlooked as a method for cutting costs and saving time. A valuable and viable choice for businesses looking to improve efficiency and reduce overhead, barcodes are both cost-effective and reliable.

  1. Barcodes eliminate the possibility of human error. The occurrence of errors for manually entered data is significantly higher than that of barcodes. A barcode scan is fast and reliable, and takes infinitely less time than entering data by hand.
  2. Using a barcode system reduces employee training time.
  3. Barcodes are inexpensive to design and print.
  4. Barcodes are extremely versatile. They can be used for any kind of necessary data collection.
  5. Inventory control improves. Because barcodes make it possible to track inventory so precisely, inventory levels can be reduced.
  6. Barcodes provide better data. Since one barcode can be used for inventory and pricing information, it is possible to quickly obtain data on both. Furthermore, barcodes can be customized to contain other relevant information as needed. They provide fast, reliable data for a wide variety of applications.
  7. Data obtained through barcodes is available rapidly. Since the information is scanned directly into the central computer, it is ready almost instantaneously. This quick turnaround ensures that time will not be wasted on data entry or retrieval.
  8. Barcodes promote better decision making. Because data is obtained rapidly and accurately, it is possible to make more informed decisions. Better decision making ultimately saves both time and money.

The Importance of Barcode Management for Inventory Management. Barcodes are integral to managing any retail operation. It is important that your POS has powerful barcode management and generation capabilities built into it. By using barcode technology, your inventory management and tracking will be much more accurate.