Most computerized inventory control software come with barcode capability either included or as an add-on feature. Storeroom supervisors can use barcode technology to receive and retrieve their inventory easily.
Barcoding technology offers many benefits:
- accurately records all inventory record
- eliminates time-consuming data-transcription errors common with paper records
- eliminates manual data entry and mistakes for parts checkout
- enhances inventory receiving and retrieving
- updates available quantities automatically
- record all the inventory data in order to help determine minimum levels and reorder quantities
- records transaction histories on inventory movement
- provides a higher return on investment (ROI)