Tool Inventory Control

At GigaTrak, we know tool inventory control is are not simply barcode hardware, but also include inventory management software and supporting system peripherals. Barcode scanners (tethered laser scanners, 2D barcode imagers), barcode printer (desktop barcode printers -vs. – industrial plant floor barcode printers), mobile computers (PDA style handheld computers, handheld terminals in batch or wireless versions) – all of these fall into the hardware category for tool inventory control. So do the infrastructure components, such as network devices that communicate the gathered data. Is the network hardwired Ethernet or Wireless 802.11? Is the system remote or local? Software applications for inventory management range from applications that track consumable inventory, to those that monitor and track warehouse inventory stock, inventory supplies in distribution facilities, and inventory control software for small business with simple tracking requirements. Plus, don’t forget all the supporting peripherals, such as media (barcode labels, barcode printer ribbon, and RFID tags), inventory locations tags or license plates. All of these fall under the inventory tool umbrella; as such, all must be taken into consideration when implementing any inventory management solution.

Inventory Tools Management

GigaTrak inventory tools management solutions incorporate all facets of an inventory control process. We begin with the overall process – what do you need to inventory, where is the inventory, what data needs to be gathered, who needs access to the data, how is the data to be processed? What you need to inventory tells us what types of barcode or data identifiers need to be used. Where the inventory is tells us what the environment is, what materials the ID labels or tags need to be, and what type of barcode scanners handheld terminals or inventory control hardware must be considered. The type of data to be gathered tells us what application will best fit, based on what information must be included in the data transactions -costing, sell price, stock location, availability, shipping, invoicing. Who needs access lets us know what types of reports or information needs to be generated; it might be sales reports, bills of lading, invoices, inventory history, or purchase order reports. How the data is to be processed imparts that the information is self-contained, or, perhaps needs to be shared with additional financial or logistical applications. At GigaTrak, we understand the subtleties of inventory tools management, and we pay attention to the details inventory control processes demand!

Inventory Tools Warehouse Systems

Inventory tools warehouse management software – by GigaTrak-designed with the capabilities to manage strictly inventory, or to manage a production and manufacturing process, as well. IMS Basic (inventory management software)is an inventory tool offering coverage for all basic inventory control processes sales orders, purchase orders, material receipts, material transfers, shipping, and invoicing. It also allows you to monitor inventory levels and locate inventory anywhere in the system. Basic inventory part description can be set up with all pertinent information: from unit costing, re-order points, minimum stocking quantities, item images (for ease of identification), part types, unit of measure, to cross referencing part IDs between manufacturers’ part numbers and your company’s designated part numbers.

Inventory Tools for Barcode Tracking

Many inventory tools exist in today’s inventory control market. Those inventory software tools that incorporate barcode tracking, or RFID tagging generally offer the most flexibility and ease of use. Barcoding inventory is a quick and efficient way of monitoring stock levels. Data error rates for barcoding are statistically significantly less than those for manual, pen and paper, methods. Efficiency rates are higher, as less time is required not only to setup initial data, but also to gather and generate reports. Barcode scanners play a major role in gathering data. These might be handheld computers with integrated laser scanners, or corded or cordless scanners that attach directly to a PC’s USB port. Dependent upon the inventory environment, these can be light duty retail quality, or highly rugged, industrialized barcode terminals designed to handle extremes in environment and abuse. Barcode label printers fall into the same categories. Whether in receiving or shipping areas, used for light duty, industrial or contractor environments, or field service applications, barcode printers range from portable, wireless devices to fixed station units. At GigaTrak, we have experience with a wide variety of inventory tools for barcode tracking and we’re more than happy to assist our customers with determining the correct inventory tools for their environment.

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