{"id":32616,"date":"2026-07-31T10:55:26","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T09:55:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stg-khh4l5.elementor.cloud\/?p=32616"},"modified":"2026-08-10T13:08:54","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T12:08:54","slug":"barcode-scanner-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stg-khh4l5.elementor.cloud\/nb\/barcode-scanner-system\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Set Up a Barcode Scanner System"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A<a href=\"https:\/\/stg-khh4l5.elementor.cloud\/nb\/funksjoner\/skanner\/\"> barcode scanner<\/a> system turns the slowest, most error-prone part of warehouse work, moving and counting stock by hand, into a fast, verified digital record. If you&#8217;re running a warehouse, a stockroom or a growing distribution operation, a barcode scanner system is usually the single highest-return upgrade you can make. This guide walks through how barcode scanners work, the types available, how to choose the right hardware and software, and exactly how to set up a barcode inventory system from scratch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;ll keep it practical. By the end you&#8217;ll know what to buy, what to print, who to train, and how to avoid the mistakes that quietly wreck most first attempts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a barcode scanner system?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A barcode scanner system is a combination of scanning hardware, printed barcode labels and inventory software that records stock movements automatically as items are scanned. Rather than someone reading a code and typing it in, the scanner captures it instantly and the software updates the count, location and status in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People use a few names for the same thing. You&#8217;ll hear barcode inventory system, warehouse barcode system, or inventory system with barcode scanner. They all describe the same three-part setup: something to read the code, something to print the code, and software to make sense of it. The value isn&#8217;t in any single part. It&#8217;s in the loop they close together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guides like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inflowinventory.com\/blog\/inventory-barcode-system\/\">inFlow&#8217;s overview of inventory barcode systems<\/a> frame it well: the barcode is just an identifier. The system is what happens the moment that identifier is read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/stg-khh4l5.elementor.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Barcode-scanner-system-infographic-selection-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"An educational infographic explaining the three main components of a warehouse barcode scanner system: scanning hardware, printed labels, and inventory software. These elements work together within a warehouse management system to instantly update stock counts, locations, and real-time inventory status.\" class=\"wp-image-34343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stg-khh4l5.elementor.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Barcode-scanner-system-infographic-selection-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/stg-khh4l5.elementor.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Barcode-scanner-system-infographic-selection-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/stg-khh4l5.elementor.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Barcode-scanner-system-infographic-selection-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/stg-khh4l5.elementor.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Barcode-scanner-system-infographic-selection-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/stg-khh4l5.elementor.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Barcode-scanner-system-infographic-selection-2048x1152.webp 2048w, https:\/\/stg-khh4l5.elementor.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Barcode-scanner-system-infographic-selection-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/stg-khh4l5.elementor.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Barcode-scanner-system-infographic-selection-scaled.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The basics: what a barcode actually is<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A barcode is a machine-readable pattern that stores a piece of data, usually a product or item number. When a scanner reads it, that number is looked up against your database, which holds everything else: description, price, location, quantity, batch, expiry. The barcode itself carries very little. It&#8217;s a fast, reliable pointer to a record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1D vs 2D barcodes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are two broad families, and the difference matters when you&#8217;re choosing hardware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1D (linear) barcodes:<\/strong> The familiar stripes you see on retail packaging, such as UPC, EAN and Code 128. They store a limited string of numbers or characters and are read left to right. Cheap to print, universally supported, ideal for most stock-keeping.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2D barcodes:<\/strong> Patterns of squares and dots, such as QR codes and Data Matrix. They hold far more data, including URLs, batch numbers and expiry dates, and can still be read even if partly damaged. They pack more into a smaller space, which suits small components and regulated goods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The practical takeaway: if you only ever scan 1D codes, a basic laser scanner is fine. The moment you need QR or Data Matrix, or you want the option later, buy an imager. More on that below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do barcode scanners work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every barcode scanner does the same job in three steps. It illuminates the barcode, measures the pattern of reflected light, then decodes that pattern into the data it represents and sends it to your software. The light source and the sensor differ by scanner type, but the principle is identical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of barcode scanners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are four common technologies, and each has a natural home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Laser scanners:<\/strong> A laser beam sweeps across a 1D barcode and a sensor reads the reflection. Fast, accurate and cheap for linear codes, but they cannot read 2D barcodes. Still the workhorse for retail tills and simple stockrooms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CCD \/ image (linear imager) scanners:<\/strong> These capture the barcode like a tiny camera using an array of sensors. More durable than laser scanners because there are no moving parts, and better at reading codes off screens. Most read 1D only, though 2D imagers are common.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Camera-based (area imager) scanners:<\/strong> A camera photographs the code and software decodes it. This is what reads both 1D and 2D barcodes, including from damaged or curved surfaces. It&#8217;s also the technology inside every smartphone scanning app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pen (wand) scanners:<\/strong> A simple stylus dragged across the barcode. Cheap and robust but slow and dependent on technique. Rare in modern operations, mostly seen in low-volume legacy settings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zebra, one of the largest hardware makers, offers a useful breakdown of the software that pairs with these devices in its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zebra.com\/us\/en\/software\/scanner-software.html\">scanner software resources<\/a>. The hardware is only half the story. The decode quality and the workflow behind it decide how well the system performs on a busy floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does an inventory management system with a barcode scanner work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An inventory management system with a barcode scanner works by linking each scan to a stock record in real time, so receiving, putaway, picking, packing and despatch all update the same live database the moment an item is scanned. Nobody re-keys anything, and the count on screen matches the count on the shelf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Walk it through the way stock actually moves. A delivery arrives and someone scans each product in, so the system knows what&#8217;s on site. The scanner then directs it to a location and confirms the putaway. When an order comes in, the system builds a pick list and the picker scans each item to prove they took the right one. At packing, a final scan verifies the order before it ships. Every one of those scans is a timestamped, audited event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is exactly where a warehouse management system earns its keep. Scanning without software behind it just moves the typing to a different device. Scanning connected to real workflows is what delivers accuracy. Scandit&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scandit.com\/resources\/guides\/barcode-scanning-inventory-management-system\/\">guide to barcode scanning in inventory management<\/a> makes the same point: the scan is the trigger, the system is the value. For a fuller picture of how this fits together, see our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/stg-khh4l5.elementor.cloud\/nb\/lagerstyring-med-wms-veiledning-for-effektivisering-av-drift\/\">inventory tracking with a WMS<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of a barcode scanner system for businesses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The headline benefit is accuracy, but it&#8217;s worth being specific about why. Manual pick lists create a predictable failure pattern. People read handwriting differently, invent their own shortcuts, and make the most mistakes at peak periods when they&#8217;re under the most pressure. Scan verification breaks that cycle at the point of contact, because the barcode either matches the order or the system stops the operator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond accuracy, a barcode scanner system delivers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Speed:<\/strong> A scan takes a fraction of a second. Over thousands of movements a day, that adds up to real labour savings, which matters given how tight the UK warehouse labour market has become.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Real-time visibility:<\/strong> You always know what you have and where it is, rather than trusting a stock count that was accurate last Tuesday.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Traceability:<\/strong> Every movement is logged, so you can trace any item back through its history. This is essential for recalls, audits and dispute resolution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fewer stocktakes:<\/strong> When the system stays accurate day to day, the annual shutdown for a full count shrinks or disappears.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re weighing up the wider case for the software layer, our explainer on <a href=\"https:\/\/stg-khh4l5.elementor.cloud\/nb\/what-is-warehouse-management-system\/\">lagerstyringssystemer<\/a> covers the benefits in depth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to set up a barcode inventory system<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s the part most guides gloss over. Setting up a barcode inventory system is a sequence, and skipping a step is where projects come unstuck. Follow it in order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Choose your scanner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Match the hardware to the work. High-volume warehouse picking needs rugged, wireless handhelds. A small stockroom might run perfectly well on a smartphone. Decide whether you need 2D support before you buy, because retrofitting is expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Select your inventory management software<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the most important decision, not the scanner. The software is what turns scans into accurate stock records, picking workflows and reporting. Choose inventory management software with barcode scanner support built in, not bolted on. For a warehouse operation, a purpose-built WMS beats a generic inventory tool because it handles putaway logic, pick routing, batch control and despatch, not just counts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Generate your barcodes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Decide whether you need internal barcodes or GS1 barcodes (covered below), then generate a unique code for every SKU. Your software should do this for you. Keep the numbering scheme consistent from day one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Print and apply your labels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Print labels on a proper label printer, not an office inkjet, and apply them consistently, same place on every item where practical. Consistency is what makes scanning fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Train your employees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Train the team on the actual workflows they&#8217;ll use, not the theory. The most common failure point isn&#8217;t the software. It&#8217;s assuming implementation is just data migration, when the harder work is mapping how your team really moves around the warehouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Test the system<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Run a pilot on one product group or one zone before you go live everywhere. Scan, pick, pack and check the numbers reconcile. Fix the gaps while they&#8217;re cheap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Keep tracking inventory<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once live, discipline is everything. Every movement gets scanned, every time. The system is only as accurate as the last scan someone skipped. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/stg-khh4l5.elementor.cloud\/nb\/lagerordreplukkeveiledning\/\">lagerordreplukkeveiledning<\/a> goes deeper on building scan discipline into daily picking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/stg-khh4l5.elementor.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Barcode-inventory-infographic-selection-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"A seven-step guide explaining how to successfully set up a barcode inventory system for effective warehouse management. The process covers choosing scanners, selecting a purpose-built WMS, printing labels, training staff, and ongoing inventory tracking.\" class=\"wp-image-34348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stg-khh4l5.elementor.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Barcode-inventory-infographic-selection-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/stg-khh4l5.elementor.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Barcode-inventory-infographic-selection-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/stg-khh4l5.elementor.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Barcode-inventory-infographic-selection-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/stg-khh4l5.elementor.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Barcode-inventory-infographic-selection-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/stg-khh4l5.elementor.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Barcode-inventory-infographic-selection-2048x1152.webp 2048w, https:\/\/stg-khh4l5.elementor.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Barcode-inventory-infographic-selection-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/stg-khh4l5.elementor.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Barcode-inventory-infographic-selection-scaled.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choosing the right barcode scanner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few decisions shape which warehouse barcode scanner you should buy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Smartphones vs dedicated scanners:<\/strong> Phones are cheap and fine for low volume or a barcode inventory system for small business. Dedicated rugged devices win on speed, battery life, durability and one-handed use in a busy warehouse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wired vs wireless:<\/strong> Wired scanners suit a fixed point like a packing bench or a POS system with a barcode scanner at a till. Wireless is essential anywhere the operator moves, which is most of a warehouse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Smart \/ high-volume scanners:<\/strong> Android-based handheld computers run your WMS app directly on the device, so the operator sees the pick instruction and scans on the same screen. This is the standard for serious warehouse throughput.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Form factor:<\/strong> Handheld, wearable ring scanners, or fixed-mount, choose based on whether operators need both hands free.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Specialist suppliers such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebarcodewarehouse.co.uk\/\">The Barcode Warehouse<\/a> og <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seton.co.uk\/asset-tags-labels\/asset-tags\/barcode-scanners\">Seton<\/a> carry the full range if you want to compare devices directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Barcode label printing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A scanner is only as good as the label it reads. Get printing right and scanning becomes effortless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Choose a label printer:<\/strong> Thermal label printers are the standard. Direct thermal suits short-life labels, thermal transfer suits durable labels that must survive cold stores or long storage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Design and print your labels:<\/strong> Keep the barcode large enough to scan easily, include a human-readable number underneath, and leave clear quiet zones either side. Your software or a label designer handles the layout.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Labelling tips:<\/strong> Apply to a flat, clean surface where you can. Avoid shiny or curved spots that scatter the scan. Match label material to the environment, freezer stock needs freezer-grade adhesive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Internal barcodes vs GS1 barcodes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This trips up a lot of first-timers. There are two types of barcode you might use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Internal barcodes:<\/strong> Codes you generate yourself for use inside your own operation. Free, instant and perfect for tracking stock within your warehouse. Nobody outside your business needs to recognise them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GS1 barcodes:<\/strong> Globally unique codes registered through GS1, required if your products are sold through retailers or scanned at another company&#8217;s till. You pay a licence fee for a company prefix.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most warehouses use both: GS1 codes that come in on supplier packaging, and internal codes for anything they need to track that isn&#8217;t already coded. A good barcode scanner software for inventory handles both without fuss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use across different industries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A barcode scanner system flexes to fit the operation. In a retail barcode scanner system, scanning drives the till and keeps shelf stock in sync. In wholesale and distribution, it verifies picks and speeds despatch. In food and beverage, it enforces date rotation and makes recalls fast, tied to <a href=\"https:\/\/stg-khh4l5.elementor.cloud\/nb\/lot-batch-number-warehouse-tracking\/\">lot and batch number warehouse tracking<\/a> so you can trace any affected batch in minutes rather than hours. In manufacturing, it tracks components from goods-in through production. The barcode is the same. The workflow behind it is what changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Real-world results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The gains are concrete when the system is used properly. In our own work with 3PLs, scan verification consistently lifts stock accuracy out of the low 90s and towards 99% and above, because the count only changes when someone scans, and the scan has to match. Faster, cleaner data also collapses the time spent on stocktakes and reconciliation. The pattern repeats across operations: accuracy climbs, disputes fall, and the annual stocktake stops being an event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best practices for running a barcode scanner system<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Buying the kit is the easy part. Keeping the system trustworthy takes ongoing discipline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>System maintenance and updates:<\/strong> Keep software current. Cloud-native systems update themselves, which removes a whole category of maintenance burden compared with server-based tools you have to patch yourself.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Continuous employee training:<\/strong> Retrain when workflows change and when new staff join. A skipped scan by one person undermines everyone&#8217;s data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data security and backup:<\/strong> Your inventory data is a business asset. Choose software with proper access controls, an audit trail and secure, backed-up hosting so a lost device never means lost data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does a barcode scanner system cost?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Costs fall into three buckets: scanners, a label printer and labels, and the software. Entry-level smartphone-based setups for a small business can start very low, using a phone you already own and a modest label printer. Rugged warehouse handhelds cost more per device but earn it back in speed and durability. The software is usually the recurring cost and the one that determines the return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clarus WMS, for context, starts from \u00a31,000 per month on monthly rolling contracts with no long-term lock-in, and barcode scanning is a core capability rather than an add-on. That includes a customisable handheld device workflow builder for Android scanners such as Zebra and Honeywell, real-time scan verification, and directed putaway and picking. If you want to see where it sits against other options, our roundup of the <a href=\"https:\/\/stg-khh4l5.elementor.cloud\/nb\/best-warehouse-management-system-software-for-2026\/\">best warehouse management system software for 2026<\/a> compares the market. <em>(Reviewer: please confirm current pricing before publication.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Snakk med en lageransvarlig<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re evaluating your options and want to see how a purpose-built WMS works in practice, Clarus is worth a conversation. We work with 3PLs and distributors across the UK to implement warehouse management software that fits the way you operate, not the other way around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stg-khh4l5.elementor.cloud\/nb\/ta-kontakt\/\">Ta kontakt med teamet v\u00e5rt<\/a> \u00e5 snakke gjennom dine krav.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A practical guide to building a barcode scanner system for inventory, from how scanners work to choosing hardware, printing labels and going live.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":207386994,"featured_media":34347,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_angie_page":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"page_builder":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1578],"tags":[1679],"class_list":["post-32616","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles","tag-article-new"],"acf":{"faq_new":"<h4>What is the difference between a barcode inventory system and a warehouse management system?<\/h4>\r\nA barcode inventory system tracks stock counts and locations through scanning. A warehouse management system does that too, then adds directed putaway, pick routing, packing verification, despatch and billing. Every WMS includes barcode scanning, but not every barcode inventory tool is a full WMS.\r\n<h4>Can I use a smartphone as a barcode scanner?<\/h4>\r\nYes. A smartphone camera with the right app makes a capable scanner and is a sensible start for a barcode scanner system for small business. For high-volume warehouse work, a rugged dedicated handheld is faster, tougher and easier to use one-handed.\r\n<h4>Do I need GS1 barcodes?<\/h4>\r\nOnly if your products are sold or scanned outside your own business, for example through a retailer. For tracking stock inside your own warehouse, free internal barcodes you generate yourself work perfectly.\r\n<h4>How accurate is barcode scanning compared to manual counting?<\/h4>\r\nFar more accurate. 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