Efficiënt voorraadbeheer leidt tot kostenbesparing
March 19, 2024
On October 7, 1952, the barcode was patented. After that, the barcode found its way into retail and logistics applications. By providing products with a standardized bar code, companies were able to better organize their processes and more processes could be automated. However, in many places, bar codes have never taken off or are even being replaced. How is this happening? And why should we be able to use barcodes at Beam, but isn't it necessary?
The barcode dates back to the time when there were no user-friendly apps yet. By scanning a barcode, people could still automate on the floor and digitally scan, write off or move products. In 2021, apps are user-friendly and extremely fast. As a result, the user immediately sees clearly all information about the product, the cold store and the processes on his screen, reducing the risk of errors. Even when the user is working without an internet connection (in the cold store, for example).
“As a result, the step to start digitization is still too big for many companies and the old familiar piece of paper continues to rule”
Every day, we carry our entire video store, music library and bookcase with us. Larger displays, better batteries and faster processors have made everything in our lives more visual. Nowadays, anyone can turn on a movie via Netflix or control Sonos via Spotify. Because apps are so graphic, organized and more user-friendly these days, anyone can learn to work with them; young, old, Dutch or non-Dutch. At a time when good (seasonal) workers are increasingly difficult to find, we think it is extra important that business software makes work easier, instead of more difficult.
Today, an industrial barcode scanner costs at least as much as an iPad. In addition, a printer is required and each product must be equipped with a barcode. As a result, the step to start digitization is still too big for many companies and the old familiar paper continues to rule. By offering companies the option to only start with an iPad (and an app), it will be financially, but also practically, more attractive for a wider range of companies to start digital tracking & tracing of their products. If desired, companies can always expand later with a printer, labels or peripherals.
Despite the fact that the barcode scanner can still offer a solution in specific cases (such as stores), smart mobile technology and apps are increasingly taking over. This offers opportunities for more links between systems and the integration of sensors (Industry/ Agriculture4.0), so that administration can be saved and product information can be automatically registered and shared in the chain.
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