The barcode is used as a standard of automatic data capture and identification marks. Using a barcode system allows a fast and accurate data is reliable and inexpensive, allowing boxes, packaging, products, etc. to be quickly and accurately at any chosen moment in the store.
Google joins the celebration of the 57th anniversary of the barcode using the barcode humble as its logo today. The bar code was born in 1952 when it was patented by Norman Woodland and Bernard Silver. Barcode has grown over the years to become the leader in data representation optical machine-readable finding its way to the majority of products and goods in areas of retail and commercial and warehouse.
<strong>The benefits of barcodes in the warehouse</strong>
Track and traceability – identify and track your product through the warehouse. Know where stock is placed, where it needs to be picked from and when and where it exits the system.
Increase accuracy – barcode data entry minimises data inaccuracy by allowing the system to automatically identify each product. Human error is reduced and data trails are accurate.
Increase speed – scan and identify product in a second.
Managing inventory – have the tools to perform stock rotation, stock quarantine, quality checking and general stock management.
Picking – Direct pickers through barcode technology. Identify efficient pick routes and reduce human error.
Measuring and review – build a picture of your warehouse performance through barcode identification, identify bottle necks, low staff performance, efficiency etc.
Integrated system – integrate barcode technology into your warehouse management, manage the warehouse more accurately by knowing where product is, your efficiencies, identifying needs and recognizing trends.
To find out more about google using a barcode visit – http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/10/06/new-google-logo-celebrates-the-barcode/
To find out more about using barcodes in your warehouse visit – http://www.keymas.co.uk/barcode_reading.htm
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